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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,408.74, 18,503.94 and 7,441.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,408.74, 18,503.94 and 7,441.47 is: 10,269.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,408.74 : 18,503.94 = 7,441.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,408.74/18,503.94 = 7,441.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,408.74x = 18,503.94 × 7,441.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,408.74x = 137,696,542.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,696,542.30/13,408.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,269.16

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