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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,362.57, 18,440.12 and 7,394.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,362.57, 18,440.12 and 7,394.09 is: 10,203.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,362.57 : 18,440.12 = 7,394.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,362.57/18,440.12 = 7,394.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,362.57x = 18,440.12 × 7,394.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,362.57x = 136,347,833.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,347,833.18/13,362.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,203.71

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