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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,316.47, 18,376.81 and 7,348.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,316.47, 18,376.81 and 7,348.05 is: 10,140.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,316.47 : 18,376.81 = 7,348.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,316.47/18,376.81 = 7,348.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,316.47x = 18,376.81 × 7,348.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,316.47x = 135,033,700.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,033,700.35/13,316.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,140.35

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