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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,410.29, 18,506.07 and 7,441.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,410.29, 18,506.07 and 7,441.81 is: 10,269.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,410.29 : 18,506.07 = 7,441.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,410.29/18,506.07 = 7,441.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,410.29x = 18,506.07 × 7,441.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,410.29x = 137,718,610.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,718,610.52/13,410.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,269.62

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