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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,290.79, 18,341.20 and 7,322.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,290.79, 18,341.20 and 7,322.32 is: 10,104.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,290.79 : 18,341.20 = 7,322.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,290.79/18,341.20 = 7,322.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,290.79x = 18,341.20 × 7,322.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,290.79x = 134,300,135.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,300,135.58/13,290.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,104.75

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