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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,275, 18,320.72 and 7,307.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,275, 18,320.72 and 7,307.88 is: 10,085.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,275 : 18,320.72 = 7,307.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,275/18,320.72 = 7,307.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,275x = 18,320.72 × 7,307.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,275x = 133,885,623.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,885,623.27/13,275
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,085.55

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