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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,294.77, 18,346.35 and 7,326.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,294.77, 18,346.35 and 7,326.42 is: 10,110.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,294.77 : 18,346.35 = 7,326.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,294.77/18,346.35 = 7,326.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,294.77x = 18,346.35 × 7,326.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,294.77x = 134,413,065.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,413,065.57/13,294.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,110.22

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