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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,410.84, 18,506.97 and 7,442.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,410.84, 18,506.97 and 7,442.51 is: 10,270.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,410.84 : 18,506.97 = 7,442.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,410.84/18,506.97 = 7,442.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,410.84x = 18,506.97 × 7,442.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,410.84x = 137,738,272.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,738,272.08/13,410.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,270.67

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