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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,312.62, 18,371.42 and 7,344.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,312.62, 18,371.42 and 7,344.31 is: 10,135.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,312.62 : 18,371.42 = 7,344.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,312.62/18,371.42 = 7,344.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,312.62x = 18,371.42 × 7,344.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,312.62x = 134,925,403.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,925,403.62/13,312.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,135.15

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