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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,105.31, 18,082.22 and 7,438.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,105.31, 18,082.22 and 7,438.82 is: 10,263.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,105.31 : 18,082.22 = 7,438.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,105.31/18,082.22 = 7,438.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,105.31x = 18,082.22 × 7,438.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,105.31x = 134,510,379.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,510,379.78/13,105.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,263.81

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