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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,346.46, 18,418 and 7,378

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,346.46, 18,418 and 7,378 is: 10,181.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,346.46 : 18,418 = 7,378 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,346.46/18,418 = 7,378/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,346.46x = 18,418 × 7,378
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,346.46x = 135,888,004
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,888,004/13,346.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,181.58

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