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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,281.87, 18,328.26 and 7,312.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,281.87, 18,328.26 and 7,312.41 is: 10,090.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,281.87 : 18,328.26 = 7,312.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,281.87/18,328.26 = 7,312.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,281.87x = 18,328.26 × 7,312.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,281.87x = 134,023,623.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,023,623.50/13,281.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,090.72

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