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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,279.08, 18,325.25 and 7,310.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,279.08, 18,325.25 and 7,310.88 is: 10,089.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,279.08 : 18,325.25 = 7,310.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,279.08/18,325.25 = 7,310.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,279.08x = 18,325.25 × 7,310.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,279.08x = 133,973,703.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,973,703.72/13,279.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,089.08

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