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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,305.88, 18,362.24 and 7,337.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,305.88, 18,362.24 and 7,337.77 is: 10,126.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,305.88 : 18,362.24 = 7,337.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,305.88/18,362.24 = 7,337.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,305.88x = 18,362.24 × 7,337.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,305.88x = 134,737,893.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,737,893.80/13,305.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,126.19

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