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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,246.09, 18,279.60 and 7,277.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,246.09, 18,279.60 and 7,277.75 is: 10,043.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,246.09 : 18,279.60 = 7,277.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,246.09/18,279.60 = 7,277.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,246.09x = 18,279.60 × 7,277.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,246.09x = 133,034,308.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,034,308.76/13,246.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,043.29

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