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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,404.81, 18,499.25 and 7,436.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,404.81, 18,499.25 and 7,436.11 is: 10,262.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,404.81 : 18,499.25 = 7,436.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,404.81/18,499.25 = 7,436.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,404.81x = 18,499.25 × 7,436.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,404.81x = 137,562,457.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,562,457.92/13,404.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,262.17

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