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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,117.41, 18,099.96 and 7,373.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,117.41, 18,099.96 and 7,373.74 is: 10,174.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,117.41 : 18,099.96 = 7,373.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,117.41/18,099.96 = 7,373.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,117.41x = 18,099.96 × 7,373.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,117.41x = 133,464,399.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,464,399.05/13,117.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,174.60

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