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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,279.54, 18,325.10 and 7,311.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,279.54, 18,325.10 and 7,311.74 is: 10,089.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,279.54 : 18,325.10 = 7,311.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,279.54/18,325.10 = 7,311.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,279.54x = 18,325.10 × 7,311.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,279.54x = 133,988,366.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,988,366.67/13,279.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,089.83

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