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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,283.19, 18,330.50 and 7,314.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,283.19, 18,330.50 and 7,314.71 is: 10,094.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,283.19 : 18,330.50 = 7,314.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,283.19/18,330.50 = 7,314.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,283.19x = 18,330.50 × 7,314.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,283.19x = 134,082,218.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,082,218.29/13,283.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,094.13

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