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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,284.41, 18,332.60 and 7,316.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,284.41, 18,332.60 and 7,316.10 is: 10,096.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,284.41 : 18,332.60 = 7,316.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,284.41/18,332.60 = 7,316.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,284.41x = 18,332.60 × 7,316.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,284.41x = 134,123,098.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,123,098.28/13,284.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,096.28

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