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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,337.98, 18,406.58 and 7,369.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,337.98, 18,406.58 and 7,369.59 is: 10,170.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,337.98 : 18,406.58 = 7,369.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,337.98/18,406.58 = 7,369.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,337.98x = 18,406.58 × 7,369.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,337.98x = 135,648,947.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,648,947.90/13,337.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,170.13

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