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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,305.81, 18,361.76 and 7,338.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,305.81, 18,361.76 and 7,338.03 is: 10,126.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,305.81 : 18,361.76 = 7,338.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,305.81/18,361.76 = 7,338.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,305.81x = 18,361.76 × 7,338.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,305.81x = 134,739,109.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,739,109.04/13,305.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,126.34

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