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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,285.55, 18,334.35 and 7,317.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,285.55, 18,334.35 and 7,317.47 is: 10,098.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,285.55 : 18,334.35 = 7,317.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,285.55/18,334.35 = 7,317.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,285.55x = 18,334.35 × 7,317.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,285.55x = 134,161,101.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,161,101.93/13,285.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,098.27

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