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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,348.94, 18,419.91 and 7,379.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,348.94, 18,419.91 and 7,379.78 is: 10,183.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,348.94 : 18,419.91 = 7,379.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,348.94/18,419.91 = 7,379.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,348.94x = 18,419.91 × 7,379.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,348.94x = 135,934,791.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,934,791.32/13,348.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,183.19

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