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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,404.94, 18,499.39 and 7,437.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,404.94, 18,499.39 and 7,437.76 is: 10,264.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,404.94 : 18,499.39 = 7,437.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,404.94/18,499.39 = 7,437.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,404.94x = 18,499.39 × 7,437.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,404.94x = 137,594,135.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,594,135.88/13,404.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,264.43

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