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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,301.77, 18,356.43 and 7,333.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,301.77, 18,356.43 and 7,333.54 is: 10,120.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,301.77 : 18,356.43 = 7,333.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,301.77/18,356.43 = 7,333.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,301.77x = 18,356.43 × 7,333.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,301.77x = 134,617,574.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,617,574.65/13,301.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,120.28

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