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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,290.73, 18,341.43 and 7,321.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,290.73, 18,341.43 and 7,321.97 is: 10,104.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,290.73 : 18,341.43 = 7,321.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,290.73/18,341.43 = 7,321.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,290.73x = 18,341.43 × 7,321.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,290.73x = 134,295,400.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,295,400.22/13,290.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,104.44

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