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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,348.62, 18,421.20 and 7,380.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,348.62, 18,421.20 and 7,380.54 is: 10,185.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,348.62 : 18,421.20 = 7,380.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,348.62/18,421.20 = 7,380.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,348.62x = 18,421.20 × 7,380.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,348.62x = 135,958,403.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,958,403.45/13,348.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,185.20

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