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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,287.19, 18,336.03 and 7,318.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,287.19, 18,336.03 and 7,318.72 is: 10,099.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,287.19 : 18,336.03 = 7,318.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,287.19/18,336.03 = 7,318.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,287.19x = 18,336.03 × 7,318.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,287.19x = 134,196,269.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,196,269.48/13,287.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,099.67

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