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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,271.22, 18,314.30 and 7,303.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,271.22, 18,314.30 and 7,303.25 is: 10,078.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,271.22 : 18,314.30 = 7,303.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,271.22/18,314.30 = 7,303.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,271.22x = 18,314.30 × 7,303.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,271.22x = 133,753,975.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,753,975.52/13,271.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,078.50

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