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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,348.66, 18,419.52 and 7,379.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,348.66, 18,419.52 and 7,379.50 is: 10,182.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,348.66 : 18,419.52 = 7,379.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,348.66/18,419.52 = 7,379.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,348.66x = 18,419.52 × 7,379.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,348.66x = 135,926,829.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,926,829.46/13,348.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,182.81

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