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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,277.72, 18,323.12 and 7,309.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,277.72, 18,323.12 and 7,309.23 is: 10,086.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,277.72 : 18,323.12 = 7,309.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,277.72/18,323.12 = 7,309.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,277.72x = 18,323.12 × 7,309.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,277.72x = 133,927,898.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,927,898.40/13,277.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,086.66

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