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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,313.79, 18,372.92 and 7,345.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,313.79, 18,372.92 and 7,345.50 is: 10,136.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,313.79 : 18,372.92 = 7,345.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,313.79/18,372.92 = 7,345.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,313.79x = 18,372.92 × 7,345.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,313.79x = 134,958,247.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,958,247.13/13,313.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,136.73

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