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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,045.94, 18,003.41 and 7,380.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,045.94, 18,003.41 and 7,380.57 is: 10,185.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,045.94 : 18,003.41 = 7,380.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,045.94/18,003.41 = 7,380.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,045.94x = 18,003.41 × 7,380.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,045.94x = 132,875,427.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,875,427.74/13,045.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,185.19

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