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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,371.81, 18,452.85 and 7,403.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,371.81, 18,452.85 and 7,403.34 is: 10,216.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,371.81 : 18,452.85 = 7,403.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,371.81/18,452.85 = 7,403.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,371.81x = 18,452.85 × 7,403.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,371.81x = 136,612,722.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 136,612,722.52/13,371.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,216.47

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