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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,293.80, 18,344.86 and 7,325.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,293.80, 18,344.86 and 7,325.42 is: 10,108.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,293.80 : 18,344.86 = 7,325.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,293.80/18,344.86 = 7,325.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,293.80x = 18,344.86 × 7,325.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,293.80x = 134,383,804.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,383,804.34/13,293.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,108.76

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