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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,348.22, 18,420.35 and 7,379.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,348.22, 18,420.35 and 7,379.76 is: 10,183.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,348.22 : 18,420.35 = 7,379.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,348.22/18,420.35 = 7,379.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,348.22x = 18,420.35 × 7,379.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,348.22x = 135,937,721.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,937,721.81/13,348.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,183.96

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