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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,246.48, 18,280.18 and 7,278.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,246.48, 18,280.18 and 7,278.26 is: 10,044.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,246.48 : 18,280.18 = 7,278.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,246.48/18,280.18 = 7,278.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,246.48x = 18,280.18 × 7,278.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,246.48x = 133,047,902.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,047,902.89/13,246.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,044.02

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