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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,283.53, 18,331.28 and 7,315.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,283.53, 18,331.28 and 7,315.19 is: 10,094.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,283.53 : 18,331.28 = 7,315.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,283.53/18,331.28 = 7,315.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,283.53x = 18,331.28 × 7,315.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,283.53x = 134,096,736.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,096,736.65/13,283.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,094.96

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