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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,246.22, 18,279.72 and 7,580.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,246.22, 18,279.72 and 7,580.67 is: 10,461.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,246.22 : 18,279.72 = 7,580.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,246.22/18,279.72 = 7,580.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,246.22x = 18,279.72 × 7,580.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,246.22x = 138,572,525.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,572,525.01/13,246.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,461.29

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