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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,315.78, 18,373.80 and 7,347.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,315.78, 18,373.80 and 7,347.70 is: 10,138.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,315.78 : 18,373.80 = 7,347.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,315.78/18,373.80 = 7,347.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,315.78x = 18,373.80 × 7,347.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,315.78x = 135,005,170.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,005,170.26/13,315.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,138.74

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