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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,348.48, 18,420.76 and 7,380

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,348.48, 18,420.76 and 7,380 is: 10,184.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,348.48 : 18,420.76 = 7,380 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,348.48/18,420.76 = 7,380/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,348.48x = 18,420.76 × 7,380
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,348.48x = 135,945,208.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,945,208.80/13,348.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,184.32

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