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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,371.47, 18,451.92 and 7,320.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,371.47, 18,451.92 and 7,320.55 is: 10,101.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,371.47 : 18,451.92 = 7,320.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,371.47/18,451.92 = 7,320.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,371.47x = 18,451.92 × 7,320.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,371.47x = 135,078,156.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,078,156.83/13,371.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,101.97

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