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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,296.21, 18,348.49 and 7,327.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,296.21, 18,348.49 and 7,327.72 is: 10,112.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,296.21 : 18,348.49 = 7,327.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,296.21/18,348.49 = 7,327.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,296.21x = 18,348.49 × 7,327.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,296.21x = 134,452,560.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,452,560.50/13,296.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,112.10

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