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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,315.29, 18,374.99 and 7,347.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,315.29, 18,374.99 and 7,347.02 is: 10,138.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,315.29 : 18,374.99 = 7,347.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,315.29/18,374.99 = 7,347.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,315.29x = 18,374.99 × 7,347.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,315.29x = 135,001,290.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,001,290.42/13,315.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,138.82

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