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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,283.82, 18,331.90 and 7,315.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,283.82, 18,331.90 and 7,315.36 is: 10,095.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,283.82 : 18,331.90 = 7,315.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,283.82/18,331.90 = 7,315.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,283.82x = 18,331.90 × 7,315.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,283.82x = 134,104,356.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,104,356.32/13,283.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,095.32

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