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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,273.27, 18,317.34 and 7,608.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,273.27, 18,317.34 and 7,608.94 is: 10,500.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,273.27 : 18,317.34 = 7,608.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,273.27/18,317.34 = 7,608.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,273.27x = 18,317.34 × 7,608.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,273.27x = 139,375,495.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 139,375,495.23/13,273.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,500.47

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