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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,294.78, 18,346.14 and 7,325.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,294.78, 18,346.14 and 7,325.48 is: 10,108.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,294.78 : 18,346.14 = 7,325.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,294.78/18,346.14 = 7,325.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,294.78x = 18,346.14 × 7,325.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,294.78x = 134,394,281.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,394,281.65/13,294.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,108.80

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