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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,244.29, 18,277.13 and 7,276.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,244.29, 18,277.13 and 7,276.34 is: 10,041.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,244.29 : 18,277.13 = 7,276.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,244.29/18,277.13 = 7,276.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,244.29x = 18,277.13 × 7,276.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,244.29x = 132,990,674.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,990,674.19/13,244.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,041.36

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