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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,282.26, 18,329.11 and 7,313.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,282.26, 18,329.11 and 7,313.91 is: 10,092.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,282.26 : 18,329.11 = 7,313.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,282.26/18,329.11 = 7,313.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,282.26x = 18,329.11 × 7,313.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,282.26x = 134,057,460.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,057,460.92/13,282.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,092.97

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