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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,298.73, 18,351.43 and 7,330.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,298.73, 18,351.43 and 7,330.45 is: 10,115.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,298.73 : 18,351.43 = 7,330.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,298.73/18,351.43 = 7,330.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,298.73x = 18,351.43 × 7,330.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,298.73x = 134,524,240.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,524,240.04/13,298.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,115.57

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