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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,312.78, 18,372.09 and 7,344.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,312.78, 18,372.09 and 7,344.70 is: 10,135.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,312.78 : 18,372.09 = 7,344.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,312.78/18,372.09 = 7,344.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,312.78x = 18,372.09 × 7,344.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,312.78x = 134,937,489.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,937,489.42/13,312.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,135.94

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