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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,283.42, 18,331.65 and 7,315.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,283.42, 18,331.65 and 7,315.65 is: 10,095.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,283.42 : 18,331.65 = 7,315.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,283.42/18,331.65 = 7,315.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,283.42x = 18,331.65 × 7,315.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,283.42x = 134,107,935.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,107,935.32/13,283.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,095.89

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