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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,283.43, 18,331.09 and 7,315.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,283.43, 18,331.09 and 7,315.10 is: 10,094.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,283.43 : 18,331.09 = 7,315.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,283.43/18,331.09 = 7,315.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,283.43x = 18,331.09 × 7,315.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,283.43x = 134,093,756.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,093,756.46/13,283.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,094.81

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