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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,315.73, 18,375.72 and 7,347.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,315.73, 18,375.72 and 7,347.41 is: 10,139.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,315.73 : 18,375.72 = 7,347.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,315.73/18,375.72 = 7,347.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,315.73x = 18,375.72 × 7,347.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,315.73x = 135,013,948.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,013,948.89/13,315.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,139.43

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