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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,278.78, 18,325.25 and 7,311

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,278.78, 18,325.25 and 7,311 is: 10,089.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,278.78 : 18,325.25 = 7,311 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,278.78/18,325.25 = 7,311/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,278.78x = 18,325.25 × 7,311
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,278.78x = 133,975,902.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,975,902.75/13,278.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,089.47

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