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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,318.93, 18,379.59 and 7,350.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,318.93, 18,379.59 and 7,350.53 is: 10,143.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,318.93 : 18,379.59 = 7,350.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,318.93/18,379.59 = 7,350.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,318.93x = 18,379.59 × 7,350.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,318.93x = 135,099,649.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,099,649.57/13,318.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,143.43

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