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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,283.88, 18,331.75 and 7,315.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,283.88, 18,331.75 and 7,315.50 is: 10,095.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,283.88 : 18,331.75 = 7,315.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,283.88/18,331.75 = 7,315.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,283.88x = 18,331.75 × 7,315.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,283.88x = 134,105,843.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,105,843.75/13,283.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,095.38

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