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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,313.31, 18,372.49 and 7,344.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,313.31, 18,372.49 and 7,344.92 is: 10,136.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,313.31 : 18,372.49 = 7,344.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,313.31/18,372.49 = 7,344.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,313.31x = 18,372.49 × 7,344.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,313.31x = 134,944,432.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,944,432.53/13,313.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,136.06

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