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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,413.26, 18,509.43 and 7,444.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,413.26, 18,509.43 and 7,444.91 is: 10,273.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,413.26 : 18,509.43 = 7,444.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,413.26/18,509.43 = 7,444.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,413.26x = 18,509.43 × 7,444.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,413.26x = 137,801,040.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,801,040.50/13,413.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,273.49

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