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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,411.06, 18,507.27 and 7,442.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,411.06, 18,507.27 and 7,442.72 is: 10,270.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,411.06 : 18,507.27 = 7,442.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,411.06/18,507.27 = 7,442.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,411.06x = 18,507.27 × 7,442.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,411.06x = 137,744,495.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,744,495.59/13,411.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,270.96

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