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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,410.81, 18,507.21 and 7,442.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,410.81, 18,507.21 and 7,442.55 is: 10,270.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,410.81 : 18,507.21 = 7,442.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,410.81/18,507.21 = 7,442.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,410.81x = 18,507.21 × 7,442.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,410.81x = 137,740,835.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,740,835.79/13,410.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,270.88

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