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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,341.62, 18,411.81 and 7,373.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,341.62, 18,411.81 and 7,373.68 is: 10,175.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,341.62 : 18,411.81 = 7,373.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,341.62/18,411.81 = 7,373.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,341.62x = 18,411.81 × 7,373.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,341.62x = 135,762,795.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,762,795.16/13,341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,175.89

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