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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,340.66, 18,408.54 and 7,371.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,340.66, 18,408.54 and 7,371.97 is: 10,172.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,340.66 : 18,408.54 = 7,371.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,340.66/18,408.54 = 7,371.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,340.66x = 18,408.54 × 7,371.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,340.66x = 135,707,140.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,707,140.17/13,340.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,172.45

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