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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,272.59, 18,315.50 and 7,304.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,272.59, 18,315.50 and 7,304.83 is: 10,080.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,272.59 : 18,315.50 = 7,304.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,272.59/18,315.50 = 7,304.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,272.59x = 18,315.50 × 7,304.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,272.59x = 133,791,531.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,791,531.55/13,272.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,080.29

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