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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,283.70, 18,331.46 and 7,315.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,283.70, 18,331.46 and 7,315.38 is: 10,095.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,283.70 : 18,331.46 = 7,315.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,283.70/18,331.46 = 7,315.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,283.70x = 18,331.46 × 7,315.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,283.70x = 134,101,595.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,101,595.85/13,283.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,095.20

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