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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,277.88, 18,325.08 and 7,975.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,277.88, 18,325.08 and 7,975.44 is: 11,007.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,277.88 : 18,325.08 = 7,975.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,277.88/18,325.08 = 7,975.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,277.88x = 18,325.08 × 7,975.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,277.88x = 146,150,576.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,150,576.04/13,277.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,007.07

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