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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,410.65, 18,506.87 and 7,442.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,410.65, 18,506.87 and 7,442.91 is: 10,271.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,410.65 : 18,506.87 = 7,442.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,410.65/18,506.87 = 7,442.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,410.65x = 18,506.87 × 7,442.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,410.65x = 137,744,930.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,744,930.58/13,410.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,271.31

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