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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,305.71, 18,361.40 and 7,337.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,305.71, 18,361.40 and 7,337.32 is: 10,125.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,305.71 : 18,361.40 = 7,337.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,305.71/18,361.40 = 7,337.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,305.71x = 18,361.40 × 7,337.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,305.71x = 134,723,467.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,723,467.45/13,305.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,125.24

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