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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,277.69, 18,323.74 and 7,309.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,277.69, 18,323.74 and 7,309.91 is: 10,087.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,277.69 : 18,323.74 = 7,309.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,277.69/18,323.74 = 7,309.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,277.69x = 18,323.74 × 7,309.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,277.69x = 133,944,917.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,944,917.80/13,277.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,087.97

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