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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,349.43, 18,421.47 and 7,380.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,349.43, 18,421.47 and 7,380.74 is: 10,185.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,349.43 : 18,421.47 = 7,380.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,349.43/18,421.47 = 7,380.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,349.43x = 18,421.47 × 7,380.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,349.43x = 135,964,080.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,964,080.49/13,349.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,185.01

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