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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,308.41, 18,365.72 and 7,340.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,308.41, 18,365.72 and 7,340.28 is: 10,129.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,308.41 : 18,365.72 = 7,340.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,308.41/18,365.72 = 7,340.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,308.41x = 18,365.72 × 7,340.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,308.41x = 134,809,527.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,809,527.20/13,308.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,129.65

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