Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,409.34, 18,504 and 7,440.63
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,409.34, 18,504 and 7,440.63 is: 10,267.58
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,409.34 : 18,504 = 7,440.63 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,409.34/18,504 = 7,440.63/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,409.34x = 18,504 × 7,440.63 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,409.34x = 137,681,417.52 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 137,681,417.52/13,409.34 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,267.58
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