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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,412.98, 18,511.08 and 7,445.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,412.98, 18,511.08 and 7,445.80 is: 10,275.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,412.98 : 18,511.08 = 7,445.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,412.98/18,511.08 = 7,445.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,412.98x = 18,511.08 × 7,445.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,412.98x = 137,829,799.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,829,799.46/13,412.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,275.85

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