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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,281.86, 18,329.08 and 7,313.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,281.86, 18,329.08 and 7,313.74 is: 10,093.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,281.86 : 18,329.08 = 7,313.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,281.86/18,329.08 = 7,313.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,281.86x = 18,329.08 × 7,313.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,281.86x = 134,054,033.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,054,033.91/13,281.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,093.02

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