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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,317.48, 18,377.91 and 7,349.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,317.48, 18,377.91 and 7,349.13 is: 10,141.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,317.48 : 18,377.91 = 7,349.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,317.48/18,377.91 = 7,349.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,317.48x = 18,377.91 × 7,349.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,317.48x = 135,061,649.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,061,649.72/13,317.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,141.68

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