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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,312.81, 18,371.51 and 7,344.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,312.81, 18,371.51 and 7,344.73 is: 10,135.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,312.81 : 18,371.51 = 7,344.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,312.81/18,371.51 = 7,344.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,312.81x = 18,371.51 × 7,344.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,312.81x = 134,933,743.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,933,743.92/13,312.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,135.63

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