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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,314.41, 18,373.85 and 7,346.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,314.41, 18,373.85 and 7,346.03 is: 10,137.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,314.41 : 18,373.85 = 7,346.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,314.41/18,373.85 = 7,346.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,314.41x = 18,373.85 × 7,346.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,314.41x = 134,974,731.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,974,731.60/13,314.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,137.49

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