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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,364.87, 18,442.72 and 7,396.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,364.87, 18,442.72 and 7,396.18 is: 10,206.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,364.87 : 18,442.72 = 7,396.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,364.87/18,442.72 = 7,396.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,364.87x = 18,442.72 × 7,396.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,364.87x = 136,405,639.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,405,639.95/13,364.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,206.29

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