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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,279.72, 18,326.03 and 7,311.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,279.72, 18,326.03 and 7,311.39 is: 10,089.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,279.72 : 18,326.03 = 7,311.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,279.72/18,326.03 = 7,311.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,279.72x = 18,326.03 × 7,311.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,279.72x = 133,988,843.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,988,843.20/13,279.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,089.73

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