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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,311.62, 18,370.04 and 7,343.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,311.62, 18,370.04 and 7,343.31 is: 10,133.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,311.62 : 18,370.04 = 7,343.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,311.62/18,370.04 = 7,343.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,311.62x = 18,370.04 × 7,343.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,311.62x = 134,896,820.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,896,820.37/13,311.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,133.76

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