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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,282.60, 18,329.99 and 7,314.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,282.60, 18,329.99 and 7,314.26 is: 10,093.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,282.60 : 18,329.99 = 7,314.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,282.60/18,329.99 = 7,314.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,282.60x = 18,329.99 × 7,314.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,282.60x = 134,070,221.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,070,221.01/13,282.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,093.67

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