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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,312.73, 18,371.64 and 7,344.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,312.73, 18,371.64 and 7,344.41 is: 10,135.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,312.73 : 18,371.64 = 7,344.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,312.73/18,371.64 = 7,344.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,312.73x = 18,371.64 × 7,344.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,312.73x = 134,928,792.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,928,792.22/13,312.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,135.32

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