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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,277.49, 18,322.61 and 7,309.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,277.49, 18,322.61 and 7,309.11 is: 10,086.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,277.49 : 18,322.61 = 7,309.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,277.49/18,322.61 = 7,309.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,277.49x = 18,322.61 × 7,309.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,277.49x = 133,921,898.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,921,898.64/13,277.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,086.39

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