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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,303.33, 18,359.54 and 7,639

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,303.33, 18,359.54 and 7,639 is: 10,542.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,303.33 : 18,359.54 = 7,639 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,303.33/18,359.54 = 7,639/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,303.33x = 18,359.54 × 7,639
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,303.33x = 140,248,526.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,248,526.06/13,303.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,542.36

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