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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,301.01, 18,356.32 and 7,637.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,301.01, 18,356.32 and 7,637.39 is: 10,540.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,301.01 : 18,356.32 = 7,637.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,301.01/18,356.32 = 7,637.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,301.01x = 18,356.32 × 7,637.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,301.01x = 140,194,361.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,194,361.41/13,301.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,540.13

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