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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,347.81, 18,420.48 and 7,379.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,347.81, 18,420.48 and 7,379.73 is: 10,184.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,347.81 : 18,420.48 = 7,379.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,347.81/18,420.48 = 7,379.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,347.81x = 18,420.48 × 7,379.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,347.81x = 135,938,168.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,938,168.87/13,347.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,184.31

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