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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,279.41, 18,326.88 and 7,312.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,279.41, 18,326.88 and 7,312.28 is: 10,091.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,279.41 : 18,326.88 = 7,312.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,279.41/18,326.88 = 7,312.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,279.41x = 18,326.88 × 7,312.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,279.41x = 134,011,186.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,011,186.45/13,279.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,091.65

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