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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,283.91, 18,331.56 and 7,315.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,283.91, 18,331.56 and 7,315.47 is: 10,095.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,283.91 : 18,331.56 = 7,315.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,283.91/18,331.56 = 7,315.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,283.91x = 18,331.56 × 7,315.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,283.91x = 134,103,977.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,103,977.23/13,283.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,095.22

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