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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,306.73, 18,363.39 and 7,338.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,306.73, 18,363.39 and 7,338.60 is: 10,127.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,306.73 : 18,363.39 = 7,338.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,306.73/18,363.39 = 7,338.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,306.73x = 18,363.39 × 7,338.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,306.73x = 134,761,573.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,761,573.85/13,306.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,127.33

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