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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,278.85, 18,324.98 and 7,310.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,278.85, 18,324.98 and 7,310.93 is: 10,089.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,278.85 : 18,324.98 = 7,310.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,278.85/18,324.98 = 7,310.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,278.85x = 18,324.98 × 7,310.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,278.85x = 133,972,517.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,972,517.85/13,278.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,089.17

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