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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,339.69, 18,407.79 and 7,371.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,339.69, 18,407.79 and 7,371.47 is: 10,172.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,339.69 : 18,407.79 = 7,371.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,339.69/18,407.79 = 7,371.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,339.69x = 18,407.79 × 7,371.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,339.69x = 135,692,517.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,692,517.77/13,339.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,172.09

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