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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,049.01, 18,007.38 and 7,383.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,049.01, 18,007.38 and 7,383.53 is: 10,189.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,049.01 : 18,007.38 = 7,383.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,049.01/18,007.38 = 7,383.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,049.01x = 18,007.38 × 7,383.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,049.01x = 132,958,075.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,958,075.47/13,049.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,189.13

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