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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,272.46, 18,315.60 and 7,304.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,272.46, 18,315.60 and 7,304.12 is: 10,079.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,272.46 : 18,315.60 = 7,304.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,272.46/18,315.60 = 7,304.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,272.46x = 18,315.60 × 7,304.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,272.46x = 133,779,303.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,779,303.75/13,272.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,079.47

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