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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,246.56, 18,279.99 and 7,278.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,246.56, 18,279.99 and 7,278.09 is: 10,043.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,246.56 : 18,279.99 = 7,278.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,246.56/18,279.99 = 7,278.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,246.56x = 18,279.99 × 7,278.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,246.56x = 133,043,412.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,043,412.42/13,246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,043.62

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