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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,311.57, 18,369.92 and 7,343.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,311.57, 18,369.92 and 7,343.61 is: 10,134.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,311.57 : 18,369.92 = 7,343.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,311.57/18,369.92 = 7,343.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,311.57x = 18,369.92 × 7,343.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,311.57x = 134,901,491.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,901,491.49/13,311.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,134.15

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