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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,304.88, 18,359.93 and 7,638.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,304.88, 18,359.93 and 7,638.39 is: 10,540.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,304.88 : 18,359.93 = 7,638.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,304.88/18,359.93 = 7,638.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,304.88x = 18,359.93 × 7,638.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,304.88x = 140,240,324.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,240,324.81/13,304.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,540.52

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