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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,307.55, 18,364.17 and 7,339.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,307.55, 18,364.17 and 7,339.79 is: 10,128.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,307.55 : 18,364.17 = 7,339.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,307.55/18,364.17 = 7,339.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,307.55x = 18,364.17 × 7,339.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,307.55x = 134,789,059.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,789,059.50/13,307.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,128.77

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