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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,282.52, 18,329.73 and 7,314.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,282.52, 18,329.73 and 7,314.07 is: 10,093.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,282.52 : 18,329.73 = 7,314.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,282.52/18,329.73 = 7,314.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,282.52x = 18,329.73 × 7,314.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,282.52x = 134,064,928.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,064,928.30/13,282.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,093.34

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