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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,289.04, 18,331.56 and 9,316.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,289.04, 18,331.56 and 9,316.08 is: 12,851.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,289.04 : 18,331.56 = 9,316.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,289.04/18,331.56 = 9,316.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,289.04x = 18,331.56 × 9,316.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,289.04x = 170,778,279.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,778,279.48/13,289.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,851.06

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