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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,288.39, 18,338.30 and 7,320.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,288.39, 18,338.30 and 7,320.11 is: 10,101.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,288.39 : 18,338.30 = 7,320.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,288.39/18,338.30 = 7,320.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,288.39x = 18,338.30 × 7,320.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,288.39x = 134,238,272.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,238,272.37/13,288.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,101.92

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