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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,310.52, 18,377.76 and 8,277

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,310.52, 18,377.76 and 8,277 is: 11,428.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,310.52 : 18,377.76 = 8,277 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,310.52/18,377.76 = 8,277/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,310.52x = 18,377.76 × 8,277
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,310.52x = 152,112,719.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,112,719.52/13,310.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,428.01

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