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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,246.44, 18,280.31 and 7,278.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,246.44, 18,280.31 and 7,278.36 is: 10,044.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,246.44 : 18,280.31 = 7,278.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,246.44/18,280.31 = 7,278.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,246.44x = 18,280.31 × 7,278.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,246.44x = 133,050,640.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,050,640.70/13,246.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,044.26

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