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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,340.69, 18,410.52 and 7,372.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,340.69, 18,410.52 and 7,372.74 is: 10,174.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,340.69 : 18,410.52 = 7,372.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,340.69/18,410.52 = 7,372.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,340.69x = 18,410.52 × 7,372.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,340.69x = 135,735,885.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,735,885.17/13,340.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,174.58

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