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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,271.48, 18,315.01 and 7,303.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,271.48, 18,315.01 and 7,303.10 is: 10,078.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,271.48 : 18,315.01 = 7,303.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,271.48/18,315.01 = 7,303.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,271.48x = 18,315.01 × 7,303.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,271.48x = 133,756,349.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,756,349.53/13,271.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,078.48

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