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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,291.55, 18,342.57 and 7,323.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,291.55, 18,342.57 and 7,323.18 is: 10,106.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,291.55 : 18,342.57 = 7,323.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,291.55/18,342.57 = 7,323.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,291.55x = 18,342.57 × 7,323.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,291.55x = 134,325,850.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,325,850.06/13,291.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,106.11

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