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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,294.44, 18,343.80 and 7,987.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,294.44, 18,343.80 and 7,987.32 is: 11,020.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,294.44 : 18,343.80 = 7,987.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,294.44/18,343.80 = 7,987.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,294.44x = 18,343.80 × 7,987.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,294.44x = 146,517,800.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,517,800.62/13,294.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,020.98

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