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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,279.92, 18,326.40 and 7,311.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,279.92, 18,326.40 and 7,311.62 is: 10,090.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,279.92 : 18,326.40 = 7,311.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,279.92/18,326.40 = 7,311.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,279.92x = 18,326.40 × 7,311.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,279.92x = 133,995,672.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,995,672.77/13,279.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,090.10

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