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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,294.58, 18,347.57 and 7,327.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,294.58, 18,347.57 and 7,327.32 is: 10,112.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,294.58 : 18,347.57 = 7,327.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,294.58/18,347.57 = 7,327.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,294.58x = 18,347.57 × 7,327.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,294.58x = 134,438,516.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,438,516.61/13,294.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,112.28

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