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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,286.55, 18,335.67 and 7,318.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,286.55, 18,335.67 and 7,318.18 is: 10,099.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,286.55 : 18,335.67 = 7,318.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,286.55/18,335.67 = 7,318.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,286.55x = 18,335.67 × 7,318.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,286.55x = 134,183,641.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,183,641.80/13,286.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,099.21

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