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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,294.38, 18,345.42 and 7,325.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,294.38, 18,345.42 and 7,325.72 is: 10,109.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,294.38 : 18,345.42 = 7,325.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,294.38/18,345.42 = 7,325.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,294.38x = 18,345.42 × 7,325.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,294.38x = 134,393,318.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,393,318.48/13,294.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,109.03

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