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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,348.49, 18,420.72 and 7,380.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,348.49, 18,420.72 and 7,380.04 is: 10,184.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,348.49 : 18,420.72 = 7,380.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,348.49/18,420.72 = 7,380.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,348.49x = 18,420.72 × 7,380.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,348.49x = 135,945,650.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,945,650.43/13,348.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,184.35

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