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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,312.69, 18,372.60 and 7,345

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,312.69, 18,372.60 and 7,345 is: 10,136.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,312.69 : 18,372.60 = 7,345 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,312.69/18,372.60 = 7,345/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,312.69x = 18,372.60 × 7,345
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,312.69x = 134,946,747
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,946,747/13,312.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,136.70

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