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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,284.75, 18,332.99 and 7,316.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,284.75, 18,332.99 and 7,316.43 is: 10,096.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,284.75 : 18,332.99 = 7,316.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,284.75/18,332.99 = 7,316.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,284.75x = 18,332.99 × 7,316.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,284.75x = 134,132,001.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,132,001.44/13,284.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,096.69

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