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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,297.71, 18,351.94 and 7,330.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,297.71, 18,351.94 and 7,330.55 is: 10,116.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,297.71 : 18,351.94 = 7,330.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,297.71/18,351.94 = 7,330.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,297.71x = 18,351.94 × 7,330.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,297.71x = 134,529,703.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,529,703.68/13,297.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,116.76

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