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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,283.66, 18,331.45 and 7,315.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,283.66, 18,331.45 and 7,315.31 is: 10,095.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,283.66 : 18,331.45 = 7,315.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,283.66/18,331.45 = 7,315.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,283.66x = 18,331.45 × 7,315.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,283.66x = 134,100,239.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,100,239.50/13,283.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,095.13

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