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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,286.46, 18,335.16 and 7,317.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,286.46, 18,335.16 and 7,317.96 is: 10,098.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,286.46 : 18,335.16 = 7,317.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,286.46/18,335.16 = 7,317.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,286.46x = 18,335.16 × 7,317.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,286.46x = 134,175,967.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,175,967.47/13,286.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,098.70

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