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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,347.96, 18,420.39 and 7,379.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,347.96, 18,420.39 and 7,379.52 is: 10,183.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,347.96 : 18,420.39 = 7,379.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,347.96/18,420.39 = 7,379.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,347.96x = 18,420.39 × 7,379.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,347.96x = 135,933,636.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,933,636.41/13,347.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,183.85

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