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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,284.54, 18,332.60 and 7,316.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,284.54, 18,332.60 and 7,316.06 is: 10,096.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,284.54 : 18,332.60 = 7,316.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,284.54/18,332.60 = 7,316.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,284.54x = 18,332.60 × 7,316.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,284.54x = 134,122,273.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,122,273.31/13,284.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,096.12

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