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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,275.92, 18,320.69 and 7,307.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,275.92, 18,320.69 and 7,307.43 is: 10,084.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,275.92 : 18,320.69 = 7,307.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,275.92/18,320.69 = 7,307.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,275.92x = 18,320.69 × 7,307.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,275.92x = 133,877,123.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,877,123.19/13,275.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,084.21

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