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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,312.58, 18,371.26 and 7,344.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,312.58, 18,371.26 and 7,344.50 is: 10,135.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,312.58 : 18,371.26 = 7,344.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,312.58/18,371.26 = 7,344.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,312.58x = 18,371.26 × 7,344.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,312.58x = 134,927,746.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,927,746.64/13,312.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,135.35

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