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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,282.82, 18,330.30 and 7,314.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,282.82, 18,330.30 and 7,314.86 is: 10,094.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,282.82 : 18,330.30 = 7,314.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,282.82/18,330.30 = 7,314.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,282.82x = 18,330.30 × 7,314.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,282.82x = 134,083,578.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,083,578.26/13,282.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,094.51

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