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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,312.82, 18,371.39 and 7,345.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,312.82, 18,371.39 and 7,345.05 is: 10,136.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,312.82 : 18,371.39 = 7,345.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,312.82/18,371.39 = 7,345.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,312.82x = 18,371.39 × 7,345.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,312.82x = 134,938,741.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,938,741.39/13,312.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,136.00

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