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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,365.79, 18,443.89 and 7,397.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,365.79, 18,443.89 and 7,397.03 is: 10,207.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,365.79 : 18,443.89 = 7,397.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,365.79/18,443.89 = 7,397.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,365.79x = 18,443.89 × 7,397.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,365.79x = 136,430,007.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,430,007.65/13,365.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,207.40

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