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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,281.39, 18,328.34 and 7,313.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,281.39, 18,328.34 and 7,313.51 is: 10,092.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,281.39 : 18,328.34 = 7,313.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,281.39/18,328.34 = 7,313.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,281.39x = 18,328.34 × 7,313.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,281.39x = 134,044,561.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,044,561.98/13,281.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,092.66

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