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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,277.31, 18,320.24 and 7,901.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,277.31, 18,320.24 and 7,901.54 is: 10,902.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,277.31 : 18,320.24 = 7,901.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,277.31/18,320.24 = 7,901.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,277.31x = 18,320.24 × 7,901.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,277.31x = 144,758,109.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,758,109.17/13,277.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,902.67

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