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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,284.59, 18,332.74 and 7,316.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,284.59, 18,332.74 and 7,316.25 is: 10,096.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,284.59 : 18,332.74 = 7,316.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,284.59/18,332.74 = 7,316.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,284.59x = 18,332.74 × 7,316.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,284.59x = 134,126,909.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,126,909.03/13,284.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,096.43

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