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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,280.53, 18,327.96 and 7,313.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,280.53, 18,327.96 and 7,313.53 is: 10,093.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,280.53 : 18,327.96 = 7,313.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,280.53/18,327.96 = 7,313.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,280.53x = 18,327.96 × 7,313.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,280.53x = 134,042,085.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,042,085.30/13,280.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,093.13

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