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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,284.72, 18,333.27 and 7,316.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,284.72, 18,333.27 and 7,316.76 is: 10,097.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,284.72 : 18,333.27 = 7,316.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,284.72/18,333.27 = 7,316.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,284.72x = 18,333.27 × 7,316.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,284.72x = 134,140,136.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,140,136.61/13,284.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,097.33

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