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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,272.98, 18,317.94 and 7,305.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,272.98, 18,317.94 and 7,305.86 is: 10,082.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,272.98 : 18,317.94 = 7,305.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,272.98/18,317.94 = 7,305.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,272.98x = 18,317.94 × 7,305.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,272.98x = 133,828,305.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,828,305.13/13,272.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,082.76

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