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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,317.39, 18,377.82 and 7,349.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,317.39, 18,377.82 and 7,349.18 is: 10,141.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,317.39 : 18,377.82 = 7,349.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,317.39/18,377.82 = 7,349.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,317.39x = 18,377.82 × 7,349.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,317.39x = 135,061,815.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,061,815.30/13,317.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,141.76

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