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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,285.94, 18,334.19 and 7,317.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,285.94, 18,334.19 and 7,317.63 is: 10,098.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,285.94 : 18,334.19 = 7,317.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,285.94/18,334.19 = 7,317.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,285.94x = 18,334.19 × 7,317.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,285.94x = 134,162,782.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,162,782.18/13,285.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,098.11

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