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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,295.66, 18,348.07 and 7,327.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,295.66, 18,348.07 and 7,327.21 is: 10,111.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,295.66 : 18,348.07 = 7,327.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,295.66/18,348.07 = 7,327.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,295.66x = 18,348.07 × 7,327.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,295.66x = 134,440,145.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,440,145.94/13,295.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,111.58

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