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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,287.83, 18,337.32 and 7,319.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,287.83, 18,337.32 and 7,319.66 is: 10,101.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,287.83 : 18,337.32 = 7,319.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,287.83/18,337.32 = 7,319.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,287.83x = 18,337.32 × 7,319.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,287.83x = 134,222,856.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,222,856.02/13,287.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,101.19

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