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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,286.22, 18,335.34 and 7,318.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,286.22, 18,335.34 and 7,318.26 is: 10,099.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,286.22 : 18,335.34 = 7,318.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,286.22/18,335.34 = 7,318.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,286.22x = 18,335.34 × 7,318.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,286.22x = 134,182,785.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,182,785.31/13,286.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,099.40

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