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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,316, 18,376.08 and 7,428

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,316, 18,376.08 and 7,428 is: 10,250.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,316 : 18,376.08 = 7,428 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,316/18,376.08 = 7,428/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,316x = 18,376.08 × 7,428
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,316x = 136,497,522.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,497,522.24/13,316
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,250.64

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