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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,273.34, 18,309.58 and 8,296.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,273.34, 18,309.58 and 8,296.70 is: 11,444.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,273.34 : 18,309.58 = 8,296.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,273.34/18,309.58 = 8,296.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,273.34x = 18,309.58 × 8,296.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,273.34x = 151,909,092.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,909,092.39/13,273.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,444.68

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