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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,382.58, 18,466.92 and 7,413.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,382.58, 18,466.92 and 7,413.78 is: 10,230.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,382.58 : 18,466.92 = 7,413.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,382.58/18,466.92 = 7,413.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,382.58x = 18,466.92 × 7,413.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,382.58x = 136,909,682.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,909,682.16/13,382.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,230.44

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