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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,111.74, 18,092.85 and 7,368.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,111.74, 18,092.85 and 7,368.28 is: 10,167.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,111.74 : 18,092.85 = 7,368.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,111.74/18,092.85 = 7,368.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,111.74x = 18,092.85 × 7,368.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,111.74x = 133,313,184.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,313,184.80/13,111.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,167.47

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