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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,284.30, 18,331.50 and 7,315.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,284.30, 18,331.50 and 7,315.96 is: 10,095.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,284.30 : 18,331.50 = 7,315.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,284.30/18,331.50 = 7,315.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,284.30x = 18,331.50 × 7,315.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,284.30x = 134,112,550.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,112,550.07/13,284.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,095.57

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