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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,291.13, 18,341.97 and 7,322.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,291.13, 18,341.97 and 7,322.74 is: 10,105.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,291.13 : 18,341.97 = 7,322.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,291.13/18,341.97 = 7,322.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,291.13x = 18,341.97 × 7,322.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,291.13x = 134,313,477.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,313,477.40/13,291.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,105.50

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