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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,302.33, 18,358.16 and 7,638

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,302.33, 18,358.16 and 7,638 is: 10,540.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,302.33 : 18,358.16 = 7,638 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,302.33/18,358.16 = 7,638/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,302.33x = 18,358.16 × 7,638
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,302.33x = 140,219,587.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,219,587.89/13,302.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,540.98

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