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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,460.54, 18,575.72 and 7,411.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,460.54, 18,575.72 and 7,411.49 is: 10,227.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,460.54 : 18,575.72 = 7,411.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,460.54/18,575.72 = 7,411.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,460.54x = 18,575.72 × 7,411.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,460.54x = 137,673,633.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,673,633.09/13,460.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,227.95

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