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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,275.27, 18,319.73 and 7,306.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,275.27, 18,319.73 and 7,306.81 is: 10,083.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,275.27 : 18,319.73 = 7,306.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,275.27/18,319.73 = 7,306.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,275.27x = 18,319.73 × 7,306.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,275.27x = 133,858,704.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,858,704.03/13,275.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,083.31

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