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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,362.61, 18,440.12 and 7,394.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,362.61, 18,440.12 and 7,394.27 is: 10,203.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,362.61 : 18,440.12 = 7,394.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,362.61/18,440.12 = 7,394.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,362.61x = 18,440.12 × 7,394.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,362.61x = 136,351,304.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,351,304.56/13,362.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,203.95

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