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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,283.82, 18,331.68 and 7,315.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,283.82, 18,331.68 and 7,315.35 is: 10,095.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,283.82 : 18,331.68 = 7,315.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,283.82/18,331.68 = 7,315.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,283.82x = 18,331.68 × 7,315.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,283.82x = 134,102,655.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,102,655.29/13,283.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,095.19

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