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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,349.41, 18,420.62 and 7,380.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,349.41, 18,420.62 and 7,380.72 is: 10,184.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,349.41 : 18,420.62 = 7,380.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,349.41/18,420.62 = 7,380.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,349.41x = 18,420.62 × 7,380.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,349.41x = 135,957,401.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,957,401.54/13,349.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,184.53

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