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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,285.42, 18,333.88 and 7,317.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,285.42, 18,333.88 and 7,317.08 is: 10,097.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,285.42 : 18,333.88 = 7,317.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,285.42/18,333.88 = 7,317.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,285.42x = 18,333.88 × 7,317.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,285.42x = 134,150,466.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,150,466.67/13,285.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,097.57

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