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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,317.37, 18,377.85 and 7,349.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,317.37, 18,377.85 and 7,349.14 is: 10,141.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,317.37 : 18,377.85 = 7,349.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,317.37/18,377.85 = 7,349.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,317.37x = 18,377.85 × 7,349.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,317.37x = 135,061,392.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,061,392.55/13,317.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,141.75

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