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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,285.91, 18,334.51 and 7,317.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,285.91, 18,334.51 and 7,317.59 is: 10,098.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,285.91 : 18,334.51 = 7,317.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,285.91/18,334.51 = 7,317.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,285.91x = 18,334.51 × 7,317.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,285.91x = 134,164,317.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,164,317.06/13,285.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,098.24

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