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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,405.46, 18,499.20 and 7,437.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,405.46, 18,499.20 and 7,437.32 is: 10,263.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,405.46 : 18,499.20 = 7,437.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,405.46/18,499.20 = 7,437.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,405.46x = 18,499.20 × 7,437.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,405.46x = 137,584,565.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,584,565.02/13,405.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,263.33

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