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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,277.66, 18,323.69 and 7,309.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,277.66, 18,323.69 and 7,309.88 is: 10,087.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,277.66 : 18,323.69 = 7,309.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,277.66/18,323.69 = 7,309.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,277.66x = 18,323.69 × 7,309.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,277.66x = 133,943,975.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,943,975.06/13,277.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,087.92

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