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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,348.92, 18,419.94 and 7,380.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,348.92, 18,419.94 and 7,380.62 is: 10,184.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,348.92 : 18,419.94 = 7,380.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,348.92/18,419.94 = 7,380.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,348.92x = 18,419.94 × 7,380.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,348.92x = 135,950,577.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,950,577.56/13,348.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,184.39

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