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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,297.23, 18,349.74 and 7,329

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,297.23, 18,349.74 and 7,329 is: 10,113.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,297.23 : 18,349.74 = 7,329 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,297.23/18,349.74 = 7,329/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,297.23x = 18,349.74 × 7,329
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,297.23x = 134,485,244.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,485,244.46/13,297.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,113.78

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