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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,338.54, 18,406.98 and 7,370.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,338.54, 18,406.98 and 7,370.10 is: 10,170.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,338.54 : 18,406.98 = 7,370.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,338.54/18,406.98 = 7,370.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,338.54x = 18,406.98 × 7,370.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,338.54x = 135,661,283.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,661,283.30/13,338.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,170.62

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