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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,245.70, 18,279.18 and 7,277.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,245.70, 18,279.18 and 7,277.22 is: 10,042.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,245.70 : 18,279.18 = 7,277.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,245.70/18,279.18 = 7,277.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,245.70x = 18,279.18 × 7,277.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,245.70x = 133,021,614.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,021,614.28/13,245.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,042.63

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