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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,246.99, 18,281.96 and 7,279.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,246.99, 18,281.96 and 7,279.85 is: 10,046.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,246.99 : 18,281.96 = 7,279.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,246.99/18,281.96 = 7,279.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,246.99x = 18,281.96 × 7,279.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,246.99x = 133,089,926.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,089,926.51/13,246.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,046.81

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