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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,316.21, 18,377.48 and 7,349.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,316.21, 18,377.48 and 7,349.18 is: 10,142.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,316.21 : 18,377.48 = 7,349.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,316.21/18,377.48 = 7,349.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,316.21x = 18,377.48 × 7,349.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,316.21x = 135,059,334.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,059,334.95/13,316.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,142.47

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