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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,048.44, 18,006.86 and 7,383.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,048.44, 18,006.86 and 7,383.07 is: 10,188.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,048.44 : 18,006.86 = 7,383.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,048.44/18,006.86 = 7,383.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,048.44x = 18,006.86 × 7,383.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,048.44x = 132,945,907.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,945,907.86/13,048.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,188.64

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