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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,358.84, 18,434.82 and 7,390.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,358.84, 18,434.82 and 7,390.30 is: 10,198.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,358.84 : 18,434.82 = 7,390.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,358.84/18,434.82 = 7,390.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,358.84x = 18,434.82 × 7,390.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,358.84x = 136,238,850.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,238,850.25/13,358.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,198.40

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