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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,275.89, 18,320.52 and 7,307.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,275.89, 18,320.52 and 7,307.58 is: 10,084.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,275.89 : 18,320.52 = 7,307.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,275.89/18,320.52 = 7,307.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,275.89x = 18,320.52 × 7,307.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,275.89x = 133,878,665.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,878,665.54/13,275.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,084.35

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