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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,348.53, 18,420.70 and 7,380.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,348.53, 18,420.70 and 7,380.45 is: 10,184.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,348.53 : 18,420.70 = 7,380.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,348.53/18,420.70 = 7,380.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,348.53x = 18,420.70 × 7,380.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,348.53x = 135,953,055.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,953,055.32/13,348.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,184.87

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