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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,298.61, 18,352.13 and 7,330.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,298.61, 18,352.13 and 7,330.15 is: 10,115.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,298.61 : 18,352.13 = 7,330.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,298.61/18,352.13 = 7,330.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,298.61x = 18,352.13 × 7,330.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,298.61x = 134,523,865.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,523,865.72/13,298.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,115.63

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