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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,294.56, 18,346.71 and 7,326.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,294.56, 18,346.71 and 7,326.18 is: 10,110.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,294.56 : 18,346.71 = 7,326.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,294.56/18,346.71 = 7,326.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,294.56x = 18,346.71 × 7,326.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,294.56x = 134,411,299.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,411,299.87/13,294.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,110.25

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