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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,348.65, 18,421.29 and 7,380.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,348.65, 18,421.29 and 7,380.57 is: 10,185.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,348.65 : 18,421.29 = 7,380.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,348.65/18,421.29 = 7,380.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,348.65x = 18,421.29 × 7,380.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,348.65x = 135,959,620.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,959,620.34/13,348.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,185.27

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