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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,282.18, 18,329.69 and 7,314.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,282.18, 18,329.69 and 7,314.10 is: 10,093.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,282.18 : 18,329.69 = 7,314.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,282.18/18,329.69 = 7,314.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,282.18x = 18,329.69 × 7,314.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,282.18x = 134,065,158.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,065,158.09/13,282.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,093.61

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