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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,405.41, 18,498.84 and 7,437.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,405.41, 18,498.84 and 7,437.02 is: 10,262.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,405.41 : 18,498.84 = 7,437.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,405.41/18,498.84 = 7,437.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,405.41x = 18,498.84 × 7,437.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,405.41x = 137,576,150.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,576,150.56/13,405.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,262.73

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