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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,291.82, 18,342.27 and 7,323.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,291.82, 18,342.27 and 7,323.59 is: 10,106.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,291.82 : 18,342.27 = 7,323.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,291.82/18,342.27 = 7,323.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,291.82x = 18,342.27 × 7,323.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,291.82x = 134,331,223.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,331,223.91/13,291.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,106.31

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