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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,283.67, 18,331.32 and 7,315.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,283.67, 18,331.32 and 7,315.27 is: 10,094.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,283.67 : 18,331.32 = 7,315.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,283.67/18,331.32 = 7,315.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,283.67x = 18,331.32 × 7,315.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,283.67x = 134,098,555.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,098,555.26/13,283.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,094.99

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