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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,271.70, 18,314.28 and 7,303.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,271.70, 18,314.28 and 7,303.22 is: 10,078.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,271.70 : 18,314.28 = 7,303.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,271.70/18,314.28 = 7,303.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,271.70x = 18,314.28 × 7,303.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,271.70x = 133,753,215.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,753,215.98/13,271.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,078.08

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