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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,410.98, 18,507.79 and 7,442.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,410.98, 18,507.79 and 7,442.70 is: 10,271.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,410.98 : 18,507.79 = 7,442.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,410.98/18,507.79 = 7,442.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,410.98x = 18,507.79 × 7,442.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,410.98x = 137,747,891.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,747,891.42/13,410.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,271.28

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