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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,279.93, 18,326.04 and 7,311.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,279.93, 18,326.04 and 7,311.70 is: 10,090.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,279.93 : 18,326.04 = 7,311.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,279.93/18,326.04 = 7,311.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,279.93x = 18,326.04 × 7,311.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,279.93x = 133,994,479.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,994,479.13/13,279.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,090.00

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