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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,272.08, 18,314.93 and 7,821.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,272.08, 18,314.93 and 7,821.09 is: 10,792.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,272.08 : 18,314.93 = 7,821.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,272.08/18,314.93 = 7,821.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,272.08x = 18,314.93 × 7,821.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,272.08x = 143,242,735.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,242,735.43/13,272.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,792.79

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