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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,311.47, 18,369.74 and 7,343.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,311.47, 18,369.74 and 7,343.01 is: 10,133.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,311.47 : 18,369.74 = 7,343.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,311.47/18,369.74 = 7,343.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,311.47x = 18,369.74 × 7,343.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,311.47x = 134,889,147.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,889,147.80/13,311.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,133.31

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