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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,271.52, 18,314.74 and 7,303.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,271.52, 18,314.74 and 7,303.02 is: 10,078.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,271.52 : 18,314.74 = 7,303.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,271.52/18,314.74 = 7,303.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,271.52x = 18,314.74 × 7,303.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,271.52x = 133,752,912.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,752,912.51/13,271.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,078.19

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