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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,287.54, 18,336.72 and 7,319.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,287.54, 18,336.72 and 7,319.06 is: 10,100.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,287.54 : 18,336.72 = 7,319.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,287.54/18,336.72 = 7,319.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,287.54x = 18,336.72 × 7,319.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,287.54x = 134,207,553.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,207,553.88/13,287.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,100.26

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