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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,313.64, 18,372.93 and 7,345.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,313.64, 18,372.93 and 7,345.73 is: 10,137.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,313.64 : 18,372.93 = 7,345.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,313.64/18,372.93 = 7,345.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,313.64x = 18,372.93 × 7,345.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,313.64x = 134,962,629.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,962,629.02/13,313.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,137.17

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