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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,246.76, 18,280.52 and 7,278.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,246.76, 18,280.52 and 7,278.44 is: 10,044.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,246.76 : 18,280.52 = 7,278.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,246.76/18,280.52 = 7,278.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,246.76x = 18,280.52 × 7,278.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,246.76x = 133,053,667.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,053,667.99/13,246.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,044.24

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