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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,275.58, 18,320.16 and 7,307.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,275.58, 18,320.16 and 7,307.12 is: 10,083.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,275.58 : 18,320.16 = 7,307.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,275.58/18,320.16 = 7,307.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,275.58x = 18,320.16 × 7,307.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,275.58x = 133,867,571.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,867,571.00/13,275.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,083.75

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