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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,337.56, 18,383.88 and 9,458.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,337.56, 18,383.88 and 9,458.26 is: 13,036.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,337.56 : 18,383.88 = 9,458.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,337.56/18,383.88 = 9,458.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,337.56x = 18,383.88 × 9,458.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,337.56x = 173,879,516.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 173,879,516.85/13,337.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,036.83

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