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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,349.38, 18,421.47 and 7,380.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,349.38, 18,421.47 and 7,380.88 is: 10,185.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,349.38 : 18,421.47 = 7,380.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,349.38/18,421.47 = 7,380.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,349.38x = 18,421.47 × 7,380.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,349.38x = 135,966,659.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,966,659.49/13,349.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,185.24

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