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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,279.41, 18,325.71 and 7,310.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,279.41, 18,325.71 and 7,310.97 is: 10,089.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,279.41 : 18,325.71 = 7,310.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,279.41/18,325.71 = 7,310.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,279.41x = 18,325.71 × 7,310.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,279.41x = 133,978,716.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,978,716.04/13,279.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,089.21

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