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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,339.67, 18,408.61 and 7,371.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,339.67, 18,408.61 and 7,371.34 is: 10,172.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,339.67 : 18,408.61 = 7,371.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,339.67/18,408.61 = 7,371.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,339.67x = 18,408.61 × 7,371.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,339.67x = 135,696,123.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,696,123.24/13,339.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,172.37

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