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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,277.92, 18,323.44 and 7,309.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,277.92, 18,323.44 and 7,309.43 is: 10,086.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,277.92 : 18,323.44 = 7,309.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,277.92/18,323.44 = 7,309.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,277.92x = 18,323.44 × 7,309.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,277.92x = 133,933,902.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,933,902.04/13,277.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,086.96

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