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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,281.71, 18,328.71 and 7,313.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,281.71, 18,328.71 and 7,313.39 is: 10,092.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,281.71 : 18,328.71 = 7,313.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,281.71/18,328.71 = 7,313.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,281.71x = 18,328.71 × 7,313.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,281.71x = 134,044,912.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,044,912.78/13,281.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,092.45

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