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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,306.54, 18,362.73 and 7,338.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,306.54, 18,362.73 and 7,338.10 is: 10,126.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,306.54 : 18,362.73 = 7,338.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,306.54/18,362.73 = 7,338.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,306.54x = 18,362.73 × 7,338.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,306.54x = 134,747,549.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,747,549.01/13,306.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,126.42

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