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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,277.36, 18,322.91 and 7,309.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,277.36, 18,322.91 and 7,309.43 is: 10,087.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,277.36 : 18,322.91 = 7,309.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,277.36/18,322.91 = 7,309.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,277.36x = 18,322.91 × 7,309.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,277.36x = 133,929,899.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,929,899.88/13,277.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,087.09

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