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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,247.16, 18,282.35 and 7,580.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,247.16, 18,282.35 and 7,580.78 is: 10,462.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,247.16 : 18,282.35 = 7,580.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,247.16/18,282.35 = 7,580.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,247.16x = 18,282.35 × 7,580.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,247.16x = 138,594,473.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 138,594,473.23/13,247.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,462.20

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