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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,297.84, 18,351.16 and 7,329.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,297.84, 18,351.16 and 7,329.72 is: 10,115.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,297.84 : 18,351.16 = 7,329.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,297.84/18,351.16 = 7,329.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,297.84x = 18,351.16 × 7,329.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,297.84x = 134,508,864.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,508,864.48/13,297.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,115.09

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