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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,283.63, 18,331.41 and 7,315.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,283.63, 18,331.41 and 7,315.25 is: 10,095.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,283.63 : 18,331.41 = 7,315.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,283.63/18,331.41 = 7,315.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,283.63x = 18,331.41 × 7,315.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,283.63x = 134,098,741.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,098,741.63/13,283.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,095.04

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