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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,361.93, 18,438.79 and 7,312.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,361.93, 18,438.79 and 7,312.04 is: 10,090.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,361.93 : 18,438.79 = 7,312.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,361.93/18,438.79 = 7,312.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,361.93x = 18,438.79 × 7,312.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,361.93x = 134,825,170.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,825,170.03/13,361.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,090.25

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