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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,313.98, 18,373.39 and 7,345.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,313.98, 18,373.39 and 7,345.86 is: 10,137.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,313.98 : 18,373.39 = 7,345.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,313.98/18,373.39 = 7,345.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,313.98x = 18,373.39 × 7,345.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,313.98x = 134,968,439.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,968,439.09/13,313.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,137.35

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