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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,309.22, 18,366.04 and 7,640.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,309.22, 18,366.04 and 7,640.04 is: 10,542.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,309.22 : 18,366.04 = 7,640.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,309.22/18,366.04 = 7,640.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,309.22x = 18,366.04 × 7,640.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,309.22x = 140,317,280.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 140,317,280.24/13,309.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,542.86

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