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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,322.81, 18,385.48 and 7,354.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,322.81, 18,385.48 and 7,354.49 is: 10,149.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,322.81 : 18,385.48 = 7,354.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,322.81/18,385.48 = 7,354.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,322.81x = 18,385.48 × 7,354.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,322.81x = 135,215,736.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,215,736.88/13,322.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,149.19

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