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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,246.53, 18,279.90 and 7,278.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,246.53, 18,279.90 and 7,278.18 is: 10,043.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,246.53 : 18,279.90 = 7,278.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,246.53/18,279.90 = 7,278.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,246.53x = 18,279.90 × 7,278.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,246.53x = 133,044,402.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,044,402.58/13,246.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,043.72

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