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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,385.31, 18,471.10 and 7,335.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,385.31, 18,471.10 and 7,335.52 is: 10,122.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,385.31 : 18,471.10 = 7,335.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,385.31/18,471.10 = 7,335.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,385.31x = 18,471.10 × 7,335.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,385.31x = 135,495,123.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,495,123.47/13,385.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,122.67

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