Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,274.22, 18,318 and 7,305.88
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,274.22, 18,318 and 7,305.88 is: 10,081.88
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,274.22 : 18,318 = 7,305.88 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,274.22/18,318 = 7,305.88/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,274.22x = 18,318 × 7,305.88 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,274.22x = 133,829,109.84 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 133,829,109.84/13,274.22 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 10,081.88
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