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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,306.53, 18,362.88 and 7,338.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,306.53, 18,362.88 and 7,338.09 is: 10,126.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,306.53 : 18,362.88 = 7,338.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,306.53/18,362.88 = 7,338.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,306.53x = 18,362.88 × 7,338.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,306.53x = 134,748,466.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,748,466.10/13,306.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,126.49

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