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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,363.38, 18,440.06 and 7,394.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,363.38, 18,440.06 and 7,394.90 is: 10,204.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,363.38 : 18,440.06 = 7,394.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,363.38/18,440.06 = 7,394.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,363.38x = 18,440.06 × 7,394.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,363.38x = 136,362,270.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,362,270.52/13,363.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,204.18

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