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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,287.66, 18,337.80 and 7,319.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,287.66, 18,337.80 and 7,319.33 is: 10,101.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,287.66 : 18,337.80 = 7,319.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,287.66/18,337.80 = 7,319.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,287.66x = 18,337.80 × 7,319.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,287.66x = 134,220,317.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,220,317.99/13,287.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,101.13

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