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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,338.49, 18,408.89 and 7,673.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,338.49, 18,408.89 and 7,673.09 is: 10,589.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,338.49 : 18,408.89 = 7,673.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,338.49/18,408.89 = 7,673.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,338.49x = 18,408.89 × 7,673.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,338.49x = 141,253,134.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 141,253,134.98/13,338.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,589.89

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