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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,288.82, 18,338.51 and 7,320.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,288.82, 18,338.51 and 7,320.47 is: 10,102.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,288.82 : 18,338.51 = 7,320.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,288.82/18,338.51 = 7,320.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,288.82x = 18,338.51 × 7,320.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,288.82x = 134,246,384.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,246,384.00/13,288.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,102.21

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