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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,309.70, 18,367.80 and 7,341.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,309.70, 18,367.80 and 7,341.80 is: 10,131.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,309.70 : 18,367.80 = 7,341.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,309.70/18,367.80 = 7,341.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,309.70x = 18,367.80 × 7,341.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,309.70x = 134,852,714.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,852,714.04/13,309.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,131.91

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