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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,281.66, 18,328.69 and 7,313.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,281.66, 18,328.69 and 7,313.31 is: 10,092.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,281.66 : 18,328.69 = 7,313.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,281.66/18,328.69 = 7,313.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,281.66x = 18,328.69 × 7,313.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,281.66x = 134,043,359.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,043,359.87/13,281.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,092.37

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