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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,344.78, 18,415.79 and 7,295.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,344.78, 18,415.79 and 7,295.04 is: 10,067.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,344.78 : 18,415.79 = 7,295.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,344.78/18,415.79 = 7,295.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,344.78x = 18,415.79 × 7,295.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,344.78x = 134,344,023.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,344,023.03/13,344.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,067.16

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