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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,273.02, 18,312.64 and 7,529.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,273.02, 18,312.64 and 7,529.52 is: 10,388.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,273.02 : 18,312.64 = 7,529.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,273.02/18,312.64 = 7,529.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,273.02x = 18,312.64 × 7,529.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,273.02x = 137,885,438.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 137,885,438.98/13,273.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,388.40

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