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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,276.11, 18,320.72 and 7,307.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,276.11, 18,320.72 and 7,307.73 is: 10,084.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,276.11 : 18,320.72 = 7,307.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,276.11/18,320.72 = 7,307.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,276.11x = 18,320.72 × 7,307.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,276.11x = 133,882,838.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,882,838.63/13,276.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,084.49

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