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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,314.69, 18,375.12 and 7,346.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,314.69, 18,375.12 and 7,346.34 is: 10,138.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,314.69 : 18,375.12 = 7,346.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,314.69/18,375.12 = 7,346.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,314.69x = 18,375.12 × 7,346.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,314.69x = 134,989,879.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,989,879.06/13,314.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,138.42

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