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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,309.22, 18,366.42 and 7,340.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,309.22, 18,366.42 and 7,340.72 is: 10,130.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,309.22 : 18,366.42 = 7,340.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,309.22/18,366.42 = 7,340.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,309.22x = 18,366.42 × 7,340.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,309.22x = 134,822,746.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,822,746.62/13,309.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,130.03

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