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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,246.56, 18,279.54 and 7,581.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,246.56, 18,279.54 and 7,581.42 is: 10,461.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,246.56 : 18,279.54 = 7,581.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,246.56/18,279.54 = 7,581.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,246.56x = 18,279.54 × 7,581.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,246.56x = 138,584,870.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,584,870.15/13,246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,461.95

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