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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,268.77, 18,311.33 and 7,301.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,268.77, 18,311.33 and 7,301.09 is: 10,075.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,268.77 : 18,311.33 = 7,301.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,268.77/18,311.33 = 7,301.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,268.77x = 18,311.33 × 7,301.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,268.77x = 133,692,668.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,692,668.35/13,268.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,075.74

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