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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,283.81, 18,331.66 and 7,315.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,283.81, 18,331.66 and 7,315.47 is: 10,095.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,283.81 : 18,331.66 = 7,315.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,283.81/18,331.66 = 7,315.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,283.81x = 18,331.66 × 7,315.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,283.81x = 134,104,717.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,104,717.92/13,283.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,095.35

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