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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,306.97, 18,363.74 and 7,338.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,306.97, 18,363.74 and 7,338.86 is: 10,127.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,306.97 : 18,363.74 = 7,338.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,306.97/18,363.74 = 7,338.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,306.97x = 18,363.74 × 7,338.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,306.97x = 134,768,916.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,768,916.94/13,306.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,127.69

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