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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,309.31, 18,366.58 and 7,341.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,309.31, 18,366.58 and 7,341.53 is: 10,131.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,309.31 : 18,366.58 = 7,341.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,309.31/18,366.58 = 7,341.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,309.31x = 18,366.58 × 7,341.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,309.31x = 134,838,798.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,838,798.07/13,309.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,131.16

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