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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,289.73, 18,340.05 and 7,320.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,289.73, 18,340.05 and 7,320.97 is: 10,103.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,289.73 : 18,340.05 = 7,320.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,289.73/18,340.05 = 7,320.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,289.73x = 18,340.05 × 7,320.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,289.73x = 134,266,955.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,266,955.85/13,289.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,103.06

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