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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,342.78, 18,412.32 and 7,374.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,342.78, 18,412.32 and 7,374.09 is: 10,175.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,342.78 : 18,412.32 = 7,374.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,342.78/18,412.32 = 7,374.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,342.78x = 18,412.32 × 7,374.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,342.78x = 135,774,201.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,774,201.49/13,342.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,175.85

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