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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,281.52, 18,327.82 and 7,312.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,281.52, 18,327.82 and 7,312.04 is: 10,090.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,281.52 : 18,327.82 = 7,312.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,281.52/18,327.82 = 7,312.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,281.52x = 18,327.82 × 7,312.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,281.52x = 134,013,752.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,013,752.95/13,281.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,090.24

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