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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,274, 18,318.28 and 7,386

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,274, 18,318.28 and 7,386 is: 10,192.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,274 : 18,318.28 = 7,386 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,274/18,318.28 = 7,386/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,274x = 18,318.28 × 7,386
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,274x = 135,298,816.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,298,816.08/13,274
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,192.77

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