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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,280.93, 18,327.42 and 7,312.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,280.93, 18,327.42 and 7,312.70 is: 10,091.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,280.93 : 18,327.42 = 7,312.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,280.93/18,327.42 = 7,312.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,280.93x = 18,327.42 × 7,312.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,280.93x = 134,022,924.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 134,022,924.23/13,280.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,091.38

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