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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,246.47, 18,280.62 and 7,278.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,246.47, 18,280.62 and 7,278.71 is: 10,044.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,246.47 : 18,280.62 = 7,278.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,246.47/18,280.62 = 7,278.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,246.47x = 18,280.62 × 7,278.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,246.47x = 133,059,240.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,059,240.20/13,246.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,044.88

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