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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,245.54, 18,278.64 and 7,277.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,245.54, 18,278.64 and 7,277.10 is: 10,042.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,245.54 : 18,278.64 = 7,277.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,245.54/18,278.64 = 7,277.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,245.54x = 18,278.64 × 7,277.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,245.54x = 133,015,491.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,015,491.14/13,245.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,042.29

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