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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,411.29, 18,507.45 and 7,442.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,411.29, 18,507.45 and 7,442.81 is: 10,271.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,411.29 : 18,507.45 = 7,442.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,411.29/18,507.45 = 7,442.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,411.29x = 18,507.45 × 7,442.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,411.29x = 137,747,433.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,747,433.93/13,411.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,271.01

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