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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,362.81, 18,440.96 and 7,394.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,362.81, 18,440.96 and 7,394.88 is: 10,205.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,362.81 : 18,440.96 = 7,394.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,362.81/18,440.96 = 7,394.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,362.81x = 18,440.96 × 7,394.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,362.81x = 136,368,686.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,368,686.28/13,362.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,205.09

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