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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,329, 18,393.89 and 7,360.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,329, 18,393.89 and 7,360.53 is: 10,157.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,329 : 18,393.89 = 7,360.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,329/18,393.89 = 7,360.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,329x = 18,393.89 × 7,360.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,329x = 135,388,742.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,388,742.36/13,329
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,157.46

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