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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,292.51, 18,342.83 and 7,323.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,292.51, 18,342.83 and 7,323.84 is: 10,106.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,292.51 : 18,342.83 = 7,323.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,292.51/18,342.83 = 7,323.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,292.51x = 18,342.83 × 7,323.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,292.51x = 134,339,970.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,339,970.38/13,292.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,106.44

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