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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,406.37, 18,499.91 and 7,437.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,406.37, 18,499.91 and 7,437.84 is: 10,263.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,406.37 : 18,499.91 = 7,437.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,406.37/18,499.91 = 7,437.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,406.37x = 18,499.91 × 7,437.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,406.37x = 137,599,333.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,599,333.41/13,406.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,263.73

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