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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,348.40, 18,420.08 and 7,379.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,348.40, 18,420.08 and 7,379.73 is: 10,183.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,348.40 : 18,420.08 = 7,379.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,348.40/18,420.08 = 7,379.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,348.40x = 18,420.08 × 7,379.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,348.40x = 135,935,180.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,935,180.08/13,348.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,183.63

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