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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,370.48, 18,451.44 and 7,402

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,370.48, 18,451.44 and 7,402 is: 10,214.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,370.48 : 18,451.44 = 7,402 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,370.48/18,451.44 = 7,402/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,370.48x = 18,451.44 × 7,402
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,370.48x = 136,577,558.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,577,558.88/13,370.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,214.86

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