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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,280.84, 18,327.70 and 7,312.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,280.84, 18,327.70 and 7,312.62 is: 10,091.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,280.84 : 18,327.70 = 7,312.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,280.84/18,327.70 = 7,312.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,280.84x = 18,327.70 × 7,312.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,280.84x = 134,023,505.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,023,505.57/13,280.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,091.49

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