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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,406.55, 18,498.27 and 7,741.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,406.55, 18,498.27 and 7,741.20 is: 10,681.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,406.55 : 18,498.27 = 7,741.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,406.55/18,498.27 = 7,741.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,406.55x = 18,498.27 × 7,741.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,406.55x = 143,198,807.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,198,807.72/13,406.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,681.26

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