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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,321.08, 18,383.40 and 7,352.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,321.08, 18,383.40 and 7,352.64 is: 10,146.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,321.08 : 18,383.40 = 7,352.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,321.08/18,383.40 = 7,352.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,321.08x = 18,383.40 × 7,352.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,321.08x = 135,166,522.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,166,522.18/13,321.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,146.81

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