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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,281.62, 18,329.09 and 7,313.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,281.62, 18,329.09 and 7,313.70 is: 10,093.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,281.62 : 18,329.09 = 7,313.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,281.62/18,329.09 = 7,313.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,281.62x = 18,329.09 × 7,313.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,281.62x = 134,053,465.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,053,465.53/13,281.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,093.16

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