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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,282, 18,330.36 and 7,314.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,282, 18,330.36 and 7,314.88 is: 10,095.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,282 : 18,330.36 = 7,314.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,282/18,330.36 = 7,314.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,282x = 18,330.36 × 7,314.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,282x = 134,084,383.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,084,383.76/13,282
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,095.20

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