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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,312.58, 18,371.52 and 7,344.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,312.58, 18,371.52 and 7,344.45 is: 10,135.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,312.58 : 18,371.52 = 7,344.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,312.58/18,371.52 = 7,344.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,312.58x = 18,371.52 × 7,344.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,312.58x = 134,928,710.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,928,710.06/13,312.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,135.43

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