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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,285.22, 18,333.40 and 7,316.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,285.22, 18,333.40 and 7,316.89 is: 10,097.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,285.22 : 18,333.40 = 7,316.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,285.22/18,333.40 = 7,316.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,285.22x = 18,333.40 × 7,316.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,285.22x = 134,143,471.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,143,471.13/13,285.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,097.20

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