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