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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,281.40, 18,328.83 and 7,312.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,281.40, 18,328.83 and 7,312.92 is: 10,092.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,281.40 : 18,328.83 = 7,312.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,281.40/18,328.83 = 7,312.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,281.40x = 18,328.83 × 7,312.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,281.40x = 134,037,212.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,037,212.46/13,281.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,092.10

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