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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,291.29, 18,341.90 and 7,322.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,291.29, 18,341.90 and 7,322.82 is: 10,105.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,291.29 : 18,341.90 = 7,322.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,291.29/18,341.90 = 7,322.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,291.29x = 18,341.90 × 7,322.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,291.29x = 134,314,395.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,314,395.54/13,291.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,105.44

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