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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,392.31, 18,481.58 and 7,343.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,392.31, 18,481.58 and 7,343.12 is: 10,133.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,392.31 : 18,481.58 = 7,343.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,392.31/18,481.58 = 7,343.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,392.31x = 18,481.58 × 7,343.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,392.31x = 135,712,496.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,712,496.75/13,392.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,133.61

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