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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,405.69, 18,498.67 and 7,437.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,405.69, 18,498.67 and 7,437.75 is: 10,263.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,405.69 : 18,498.67 = 7,437.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,405.69/18,498.67 = 7,437.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,405.69x = 18,498.67 × 7,437.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,405.69x = 137,588,482.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,588,482.79/13,405.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,263.44

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