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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,288.89, 18,338.42 and 7,321.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,288.89, 18,338.42 and 7,321.11 is: 10,103.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,288.89 : 18,338.42 = 7,321.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,288.89/18,338.42 = 7,321.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,288.89x = 18,338.42 × 7,321.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,288.89x = 134,257,608.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,257,608.35/13,288.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,103.00

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