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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,277.70, 18,323.51 and 7,309.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,277.70, 18,323.51 and 7,309.62 is: 10,087.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,277.70 : 18,323.51 = 7,309.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,277.70/18,323.51 = 7,309.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,277.70x = 18,323.51 × 7,309.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,277.70x = 133,937,895.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,937,895.17/13,277.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,087.43

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