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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,340.67, 18,410.39 and 7,372.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,340.67, 18,410.39 and 7,372.59 is: 10,174.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,340.67 : 18,410.39 = 7,372.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,340.67/18,410.39 = 7,372.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,340.67x = 18,410.39 × 7,372.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,340.67x = 135,732,220.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,732,220.35/13,340.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,174.32

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