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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,325.97, 18,389.94 and 7,358.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,325.97, 18,389.94 and 7,358.65 is: 10,154.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,325.97 : 18,389.94 = 7,358.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,325.97/18,389.94 = 7,358.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,325.97x = 18,389.94 × 7,358.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,325.97x = 135,325,058.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,325,058.41/13,325.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,154.99

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