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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,290.06, 18,340.29 and 7,321.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,290.06, 18,340.29 and 7,321.73 is: 10,103.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,290.06 : 18,340.29 = 7,321.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,290.06/18,340.29 = 7,321.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,290.06x = 18,340.29 × 7,321.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,290.06x = 134,282,651.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,282,651.50/13,290.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,103.99

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