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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,306.94, 18,363.14 and 7,338.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,306.94, 18,363.14 and 7,338.86 is: 10,127.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,306.94 : 18,363.14 = 7,338.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,306.94/18,363.14 = 7,338.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,306.94x = 18,363.14 × 7,338.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,306.94x = 134,764,513.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,764,513.62/13,306.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,127.39

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