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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,360.78, 18,438.02 and 7,392.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,360.78, 18,438.02 and 7,392.66 is: 10,201.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,360.78 : 18,438.02 = 7,392.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,360.78/18,438.02 = 7,392.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,360.78x = 18,438.02 × 7,392.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,360.78x = 136,306,012.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,306,012.93/13,360.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,201.95

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