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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,338.29, 18,405.91 and 7,369.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,338.29, 18,405.91 and 7,369.91 is: 10,169.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,338.29 : 18,405.91 = 7,369.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,338.29/18,405.91 = 7,369.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,338.29x = 18,405.91 × 7,369.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,338.29x = 135,649,900.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,649,900.17/13,338.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,169.96

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