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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,246.31, 18,279.92 and 7,278.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,246.31, 18,279.92 and 7,278.10 is: 10,043.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,246.31 : 18,279.92 = 7,278.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,246.31/18,279.92 = 7,278.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,246.31x = 18,279.92 × 7,278.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,246.31x = 133,043,058.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,043,058.25/13,246.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,043.78

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