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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,245.94, 18,279.72 and 7,278

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,245.94, 18,279.72 and 7,278 is: 10,043.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,245.94 : 18,279.72 = 7,278 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,245.94/18,279.72 = 7,278/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,245.94x = 18,279.72 × 7,278
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,245.94x = 133,039,802.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,039,802.16/13,245.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,043.82

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