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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,360.71, 18,438.32 and 7,392.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,360.71, 18,438.32 and 7,392.28 is: 10,201.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,360.71 : 18,438.32 = 7,392.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,360.71/18,438.32 = 7,392.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,360.71x = 18,438.32 × 7,392.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,360.71x = 136,301,265.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,301,265.70/13,360.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,201.65

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