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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,289.69, 18,338.95 and 7,321.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,289.69, 18,338.95 and 7,321.03 is: 10,102.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,289.69 : 18,338.95 = 7,321.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,289.69/18,338.95 = 7,321.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,289.69x = 18,338.95 × 7,321.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,289.69x = 134,259,966.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,259,966.42/13,289.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,102.56

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