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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,051.40, 18,011.60 and 7,386.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,051.40, 18,011.60 and 7,386.44 is: 10,193.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,051.40 : 18,011.60 = 7,386.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,051.40/18,011.60 = 7,386.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,051.40x = 18,011.60 × 7,386.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,051.40x = 133,041,602.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,041,602.70/13,051.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,193.67

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