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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,407.87, 18,501.97 and 7,439.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,407.87, 18,501.97 and 7,439.34 is: 10,265.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,407.87 : 18,501.97 = 7,439.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,407.87/18,501.97 = 7,439.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,407.87x = 18,501.97 × 7,439.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,407.87x = 137,642,445.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,642,445.50/13,407.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,265.80

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