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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,305.98, 18,362.33 and 7,337.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,305.98, 18,362.33 and 7,337.55 is: 10,125.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,305.98 : 18,362.33 = 7,337.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,305.98/18,362.33 = 7,337.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,305.98x = 18,362.33 × 7,337.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,305.98x = 134,734,514.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,734,514.49/13,305.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,125.86

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