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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,349.05, 18,421.81 and 7,380.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,349.05, 18,421.81 and 7,380.97 is: 10,185.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,349.05 : 18,421.81 = 7,380.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,349.05/18,421.81 = 7,380.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,349.05x = 18,421.81 × 7,380.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,349.05x = 135,970,790.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,970,790.05/13,349.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,185.80

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