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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,281.82, 18,328.98 and 7,313.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,281.82, 18,328.98 and 7,313.62 is: 10,092.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,281.82 : 18,328.98 = 7,313.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,281.82/18,328.98 = 7,313.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,281.82x = 18,328.98 × 7,313.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,281.82x = 134,051,194.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,051,194.71/13,281.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,092.83

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