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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,284.44, 18,332.46 and 7,316.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,284.44, 18,332.46 and 7,316.10 is: 10,096.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,284.44 : 18,332.46 = 7,316.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,284.44/18,332.46 = 7,316.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,284.44x = 18,332.46 × 7,316.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,284.44x = 134,122,110.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,122,110.61/13,284.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,096.18

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