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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,312.79, 18,371.67 and 7,344.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,312.79, 18,371.67 and 7,344.86 is: 10,135.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,312.79 : 18,371.67 = 7,344.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,312.79/18,371.67 = 7,344.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,312.79x = 18,371.67 × 7,344.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,312.79x = 134,937,457.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,937,457.20/13,312.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,135.92

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