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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,479.08, 18,601.25 and 7,428.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,479.08, 18,601.25 and 7,428.98 is: 10,252.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,479.08 : 18,601.25 = 7,428.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,479.08/18,601.25 = 7,428.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,479.08x = 18,601.25 × 7,428.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,479.08x = 138,188,323.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,188,323.58/13,479.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,252.06

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