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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,405.52, 18,498.99 and 7,437.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,405.52, 18,498.99 and 7,437.08 is: 10,262.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,405.52 : 18,498.99 = 7,437.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,405.52/18,498.99 = 7,437.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,405.52x = 18,498.99 × 7,437.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,405.52x = 137,578,468.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,578,468.55/13,405.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,262.82

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