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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,272.77, 18,315.23 and 7,304.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,272.77, 18,315.23 and 7,304.69 is: 10,079.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,272.77 : 18,315.23 = 7,304.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,272.77/18,315.23 = 7,304.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,272.77x = 18,315.23 × 7,304.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,272.77x = 133,786,949.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,786,949.33/13,272.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,079.81

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