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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,348.74, 18,419.76 and 7,379.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,348.74, 18,419.76 and 7,379.58 is: 10,182.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,348.74 : 18,419.76 = 7,379.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,348.74/18,419.76 = 7,379.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,348.74x = 18,419.76 × 7,379.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,348.74x = 135,930,092.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,930,092.50/13,348.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,182.99

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