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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,277.36, 18,323.25 and 7,309.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,277.36, 18,323.25 and 7,309.28 is: 10,087.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,277.36 : 18,323.25 = 7,309.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,277.36/18,323.25 = 7,309.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,277.36x = 18,323.25 × 7,309.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,277.36x = 133,929,764.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,929,764.76/13,277.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,087.08

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