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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,276.55, 18,321.29 and 7,226.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,276.55, 18,321.29 and 7,226.92 is: 9,972.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,276.55 : 18,321.29 = 7,226.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,276.55/18,321.29 = 7,226.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,276.55x = 18,321.29 × 7,226.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,276.55x = 132,406,497.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,406,497.13/13,276.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,972.96

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