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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,283.59, 18,331.36 and 7,315.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,283.59, 18,331.36 and 7,315.25 is: 10,095.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,283.59 : 18,331.36 = 7,315.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,283.59/18,331.36 = 7,315.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,283.59x = 18,331.36 × 7,315.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,283.59x = 134,098,481.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,098,481.24/13,283.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,095.05

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