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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,348.55, 18,421.64 and 7,380.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,348.55, 18,421.64 and 7,380.11 is: 10,184.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,348.55 : 18,421.64 = 7,380.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,348.55/18,421.64 = 7,380.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,348.55x = 18,421.64 × 7,380.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,348.55x = 135,953,729.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,953,729.58/13,348.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,184.91

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