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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,282.84, 18,330.46 and 7,314.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,282.84, 18,330.46 and 7,314.62 is: 10,094.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,282.84 : 18,330.46 = 7,314.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,282.84/18,330.46 = 7,314.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,282.84x = 18,330.46 × 7,314.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,282.84x = 134,080,349.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,080,349.33/13,282.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,094.25

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