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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,330.28, 18,396.02 and 7,361.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,330.28, 18,396.02 and 7,361.58 is: 10,159.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,330.28 : 18,396.02 = 7,361.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,330.28/18,396.02 = 7,361.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,330.28x = 18,396.02 × 7,361.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,330.28x = 135,423,772.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,423,772.91/13,330.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,159.11

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