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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,307.87, 18,364.97 and 7,339.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,307.87, 18,364.97 and 7,339.75 is: 10,128.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,307.87 : 18,364.97 = 7,339.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,307.87/18,364.97 = 7,339.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,307.87x = 18,364.97 × 7,339.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,307.87x = 134,794,260.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,794,260.99/13,307.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,128.91

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