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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,246.56, 18,280.56 and 7,278.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,246.56, 18,280.56 and 7,278.66 is: 10,044.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,246.56 : 18,280.56 = 7,278.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,246.56/18,280.56 = 7,278.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,246.56x = 18,280.56 × 7,278.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,246.56x = 133,057,980.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,057,980.85/13,246.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,044.72

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