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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,289.76, 18,339.93 and 7,321.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,289.76, 18,339.93 and 7,321.98 is: 10,104.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,289.76 : 18,339.93 = 7,321.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,289.76/18,339.93 = 7,321.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,289.76x = 18,339.93 × 7,321.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,289.76x = 134,284,600.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,284,600.66/13,289.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,104.37

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