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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,348.41, 18,419.90 and 7,379.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,348.41, 18,419.90 and 7,379.27 is: 10,182.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,348.41 : 18,419.90 = 7,379.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,348.41/18,419.90 = 7,379.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,348.41x = 18,419.90 × 7,379.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,348.41x = 135,925,479.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,925,479.97/13,348.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,182.90

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