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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,247.07, 18,280.05 and 7,278.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,247.07, 18,280.05 and 7,278.99 is: 10,044.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,247.07 : 18,280.05 = 7,278.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,247.07/18,280.05 = 7,278.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,247.07x = 18,280.05 × 7,278.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,247.07x = 133,060,301.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,060,301.15/13,247.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,044.51

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