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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,281.48, 18,328.32 and 7,313.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,281.48, 18,328.32 and 7,313.22 is: 10,092.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,281.48 : 18,328.32 = 7,313.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,281.48/18,328.32 = 7,313.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,281.48x = 18,328.32 × 7,313.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,281.48x = 134,039,036.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,039,036.39/13,281.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,092.18

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