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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,382.83, 18,466.81 and 7,413.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,382.83, 18,466.81 and 7,413.02 is: 10,229.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,382.83 : 18,466.81 = 7,413.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,382.83/18,466.81 = 7,413.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,382.83x = 18,466.81 × 7,413.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,382.83x = 136,894,721.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,894,721.00/13,382.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,229.13

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