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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,348.52, 18,420.84 and 7,380.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,348.52, 18,420.84 and 7,380.14 is: 10,184.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,348.52 : 18,420.84 = 7,380.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,348.52/18,420.84 = 7,380.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,348.52x = 18,420.84 × 7,380.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,348.52x = 135,948,358.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,948,358.58/13,348.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,184.53

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