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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,282.88, 18,330.37 and 7,314.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,282.88, 18,330.37 and 7,314.54 is: 10,094.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,282.88 : 18,330.37 = 7,314.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,282.88/18,330.37 = 7,314.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,282.88x = 18,330.37 × 7,314.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,282.88x = 134,078,137.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,078,137.55/13,282.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,094.06

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