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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,338.64, 18,407 and 7,370.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,338.64, 18,407 and 7,370.88 is: 10,171.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,338.64 : 18,407 = 7,370.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,338.64/18,407 = 7,370.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,338.64x = 18,407 × 7,370.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,338.64x = 135,675,788.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,675,788.16/13,338.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,171.64

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