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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,300.98, 18,355.80 and 7,332.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,300.98, 18,355.80 and 7,332.89 is: 10,119.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,300.98 : 18,355.80 = 7,332.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,300.98/18,355.80 = 7,332.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,300.98x = 18,355.80 × 7,332.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,300.98x = 134,600,970.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,600,970.48/13,300.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,119.63

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