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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,281.08, 18,328.01 and 7,312.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,281.08, 18,328.01 and 7,312.88 is: 10,091.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,281.08 : 18,328.01 = 7,312.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,281.08/18,328.01 = 7,312.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,281.08x = 18,328.01 × 7,312.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,281.08x = 134,030,547.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,030,547.02/13,281.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,091.84

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