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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,311.51, 18,369.89 and 7,343.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,311.51, 18,369.89 and 7,343.20 is: 10,133.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,311.51 : 18,369.89 = 7,343.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,311.51/18,369.89 = 7,343.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,311.51x = 18,369.89 × 7,343.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,311.51x = 134,893,666.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,893,666.04/13,311.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,133.61

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