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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,316.64, 18,376.65 and 7,348.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,316.64, 18,376.65 and 7,348.32 is: 10,140.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,316.64 : 18,376.65 = 7,348.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,316.64/18,376.65 = 7,348.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,316.64x = 18,376.65 × 7,348.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,316.64x = 135,037,504.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,037,504.73/13,316.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,140.51

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