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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,304.55, 18,360.03 and 7,336.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,304.55, 18,360.03 and 7,336.78 is: 10,124.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,304.55 : 18,360.03 = 7,336.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,304.55/18,360.03 = 7,336.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,304.55x = 18,360.03 × 7,336.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,304.55x = 134,703,482.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,703,482.52/13,304.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,124.61

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