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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,349.76, 18,422.52 and 7,381.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,349.76, 18,422.52 and 7,381.56 is: 10,186.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,349.76 : 18,422.52 = 7,381.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,349.76/18,422.52 = 7,381.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,349.76x = 18,422.52 × 7,381.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,349.76x = 135,986,936.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,986,936.73/13,349.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,186.47

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