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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,283.93, 18,331.68 and 7,315.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,283.93, 18,331.68 and 7,315.48 is: 10,095.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,283.93 : 18,331.68 = 7,315.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,283.93/18,331.68 = 7,315.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,283.93x = 18,331.68 × 7,315.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,283.93x = 134,105,038.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,105,038.41/13,283.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,095.28

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