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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,284.06, 18,332.01 and 7,315.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,284.06, 18,332.01 and 7,315.72 is: 10,095.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,284.06 : 18,332.01 = 7,315.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,284.06/18,332.01 = 7,315.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,284.06x = 18,332.01 × 7,315.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,284.06x = 134,111,833.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,111,833.91/13,284.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,095.69

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