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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,281.35, 18,328.39 and 7,313.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,281.35, 18,328.39 and 7,313.23 is: 10,092.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,281.35 : 18,328.39 = 7,313.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,281.35/18,328.39 = 7,313.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,281.35x = 18,328.39 × 7,313.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,281.35x = 134,039,770.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,039,770.59/13,281.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,092.33

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