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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,303.79, 18,359.36 and 7,335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,303.79, 18,359.36 and 7,335.68 is: 10,123.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,303.79 : 18,359.36 = 7,335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,303.79/18,359.36 = 7,335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,303.79x = 18,359.36 × 7,335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,303.79x = 134,678,261.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,678,261.49/13,303.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,123.30

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