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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,280, 18,326.40 and 7,392

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,280, 18,326.40 and 7,392 is: 10,200.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,280 : 18,326.40 = 7,392 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,280/18,326.40 = 7,392/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,280x = 18,326.40 × 7,392
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,280x = 135,468,748.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 135,468,748.80/13,280
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,200.96

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