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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,286.37, 18,335.33 and 7,318.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,286.37, 18,335.33 and 7,318.23 is: 10,099.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,286.37 : 18,335.33 = 7,318.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,286.37/18,335.33 = 7,318.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,286.37x = 18,335.33 × 7,318.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,286.37x = 134,182,162.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,182,162.07/13,286.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,099.23

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