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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,412.58, 18,509.39 and 7,444.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,412.58, 18,509.39 and 7,444.26 is: 10,273.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,412.58 : 18,509.39 = 7,444.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,412.58/18,509.39 = 7,444.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,412.58x = 18,509.39 × 7,444.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,412.58x = 137,788,674.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,788,674.38/13,412.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,273.09

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