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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,349.29, 18,421.55 and 7,299.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,349.29, 18,421.55 and 7,299.67 is: 10,073.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,349.29 : 18,421.55 = 7,299.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,349.29/18,421.55 = 7,299.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,349.29x = 18,421.55 × 7,299.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,349.29x = 134,471,235.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,471,235.89/13,349.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,073.29

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