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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,350.83, 18,424.43 and 7,382.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,350.83, 18,424.43 and 7,382.91 is: 10,188.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,350.83 : 18,424.43 = 7,382.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,350.83/18,424.43 = 7,382.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,350.83x = 18,424.43 × 7,382.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,350.83x = 136,025,968.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,025,968.35/13,350.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,188.58

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