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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,279.64, 18,325.89 and 7,311.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,279.64, 18,325.89 and 7,311.26 is: 10,089.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,279.64 : 18,325.89 = 7,311.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,279.64/18,325.89 = 7,311.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,279.64x = 18,325.89 × 7,311.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,279.64x = 133,985,254.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,985,254.89/13,279.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,089.53

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