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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,279.06, 18,325.86 and 7,312

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,279.06, 18,325.86 and 7,312 is: 10,090.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,279.06 : 18,325.86 = 7,312 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,279.06/18,325.86 = 7,312/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,279.06x = 18,325.86 × 7,312
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,279.06x = 133,998,688.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,998,688.32/13,279.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,090.98

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