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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,368.73, 18,449.40 and 7,400.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,368.73, 18,449.40 and 7,400.29 is: 10,212.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,368.73 : 18,449.40 = 7,400.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,368.73/18,449.40 = 7,400.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,368.73x = 18,449.40 × 7,400.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,368.73x = 136,530,910.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,530,910.33/13,368.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,212.71

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