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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,321.78, 18,378.45 and 9,345.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,321.78, 18,378.45 and 9,345.49 is: 12,892.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,321.78 : 18,378.45 = 9,345.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,321.78/18,378.45 = 9,345.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,321.78x = 18,378.45 × 9,345.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,321.78x = 171,755,620.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 171,755,620.69/13,321.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,892.84

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