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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,298.38, 18,350.94 and 7,329.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,298.38, 18,350.94 and 7,329.72 is: 10,114.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,298.38 : 18,350.94 = 7,329.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,298.38/18,350.94 = 7,329.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,298.38x = 18,350.94 × 7,329.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,298.38x = 134,507,251.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,507,251.94/13,298.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,114.56

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