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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,246.24, 18,270.48 and 9,064.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,246.24, 18,270.48 and 9,064.48 is: 12,502.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,246.24 : 18,270.48 = 9,064.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,246.24/18,270.48 = 9,064.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,246.24x = 18,270.48 × 9,064.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,246.24x = 165,612,400.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,612,400.55/13,246.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,502.60

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