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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,308.59, 18,365.97 and 7,340.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,308.59, 18,365.97 and 7,340.47 is: 10,129.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,308.59 : 18,365.97 = 7,340.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,308.59/18,365.97 = 7,340.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,308.59x = 18,365.97 × 7,340.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,308.59x = 134,814,833.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,814,833.42/13,308.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,129.91

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