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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,283.36, 18,329.92 and 7,315.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,283.36, 18,329.92 and 7,315.35 is: 10,094.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,283.36 : 18,329.92 = 7,315.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,283.36/18,329.92 = 7,315.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,283.36x = 18,329.92 × 7,315.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,283.36x = 134,089,780.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,089,780.27/13,283.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,094.57

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