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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,282.44, 18,329.56 and 9,302.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,282.44, 18,329.56 and 9,302.08 is: 12,836.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,282.44 : 18,329.56 = 9,302.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,282.44/18,329.56 = 9,302.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,282.44x = 18,329.56 × 9,302.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,282.44x = 170,503,033.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,503,033.48/13,282.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,836.73

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