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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,349.48, 18,420.67 and 7,380.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,349.48, 18,420.67 and 7,380.34 is: 10,183.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,349.48 : 18,420.67 = 7,380.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,349.48/18,420.67 = 7,380.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,349.48x = 18,420.67 × 7,380.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,349.48x = 135,950,715.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,950,715.52/13,349.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,183.97

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