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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,284.88, 18,332.87 and 7,316.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,284.88, 18,332.87 and 7,316.39 is: 10,096.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,284.88 : 18,332.87 = 7,316.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,284.88/18,332.87 = 7,316.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,284.88x = 18,332.87 × 7,316.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,284.88x = 134,130,435.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,130,435.99/13,284.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,096.48

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