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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,289.13, 18,339.21 and 7,320.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,289.13, 18,339.21 and 7,320.74 is: 10,102.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,289.13 : 18,339.21 = 7,320.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,289.13/18,339.21 = 7,320.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,289.13x = 18,339.21 × 7,320.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,289.13x = 134,256,496.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,256,496.52/13,289.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,102.73

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