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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,348.94, 18,421.09 and 7,379.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,348.94, 18,421.09 and 7,379.79 is: 10,183.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,348.94 : 18,421.09 = 7,379.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,348.94/18,421.09 = 7,379.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,348.94x = 18,421.09 × 7,379.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,348.94x = 135,943,757.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,943,757.32/13,348.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,183.87

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