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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,280.71, 18,327.18 and 7,906.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,280.71, 18,327.18 and 7,906.90 is: 10,911.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,280.71 : 18,327.18 = 7,906.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,280.71/18,327.18 = 7,906.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,280.71x = 18,327.18 × 7,906.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,280.71x = 144,911,179.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,911,179.54/13,280.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,911.40

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