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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,277.90, 18,323.22 and 7,309.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,277.90, 18,323.22 and 7,309.52 is: 10,086.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,277.90 : 18,323.22 = 7,309.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,277.90/18,323.22 = 7,309.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,277.90x = 18,323.22 × 7,309.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,277.90x = 133,933,943.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,933,943.05/13,277.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,086.98

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