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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,367.73, 18,448.02 and 7,399.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,367.73, 18,448.02 and 7,399.29 is: 10,211.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,367.73 : 18,448.02 = 7,399.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,367.73/18,448.02 = 7,399.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,367.73x = 18,448.02 × 7,399.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,367.73x = 136,502,249.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,502,249.91/13,367.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,211.33

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