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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,348.53, 18,420.98 and 7,380.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,348.53, 18,420.98 and 7,380.20 is: 10,184.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,348.53 : 18,420.98 = 7,380.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,348.53/18,420.98 = 7,380.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,348.53x = 18,420.98 × 7,380.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,348.53x = 135,950,387.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,950,387.59/13,348.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,184.67

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