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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,280.54, 18,326.49 and 7,312.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,280.54, 18,326.49 and 7,312.73 is: 10,091.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,280.54 : 18,326.49 = 7,312.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,280.54/18,326.49 = 7,312.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,280.54x = 18,326.49 × 7,312.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,280.54x = 134,016,673.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,016,673.22/13,280.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,091.21

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