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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,280.88, 18,327.74 and 7,312.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,280.88, 18,327.74 and 7,312.67 is: 10,091.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,280.88 : 18,327.74 = 7,312.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,280.88/18,327.74 = 7,312.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,280.88x = 18,327.74 × 7,312.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,280.88x = 134,024,714.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,024,714.47/13,280.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,091.55

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