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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,320.27, 18,381.18 and 7,351.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,320.27, 18,381.18 and 7,351.78 is: 10,145.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,320.27 : 18,381.18 = 7,351.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,320.27/18,381.18 = 7,351.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,320.27x = 18,381.18 × 7,351.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,320.27x = 135,134,391.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,134,391.50/13,320.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,145.02

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