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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,287.37, 18,336.72 and 7,318.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,287.37, 18,336.72 and 7,318.91 is: 10,100.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,287.37 : 18,336.72 = 7,318.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,287.37/18,336.72 = 7,318.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,287.37x = 18,336.72 × 7,318.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,287.37x = 134,204,766.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,204,766.78/13,287.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,100.18

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