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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,279.54, 18,325.92 and 7,311.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,279.54, 18,325.92 and 7,311.61 is: 10,090.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,279.54 : 18,325.92 = 7,311.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,279.54/18,325.92 = 7,311.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,279.54x = 18,325.92 × 7,311.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,279.54x = 133,991,979.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,991,979.93/13,279.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,090.11

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