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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,284.37, 18,331.70 and 7,314.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,284.37, 18,331.70 and 7,314.91 is: 10,094.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,284.37 : 18,331.70 = 7,314.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,284.37/18,331.70 = 7,314.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,284.37x = 18,331.70 × 7,314.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,284.37x = 134,094,735.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,094,735.65/13,284.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,094.17

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