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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,248.35, 18,282.66 and 7,280.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,248.35, 18,282.66 and 7,280.27 is: 10,046.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,248.35 : 18,282.66 = 7,280.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,248.35/18,282.66 = 7,280.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,248.35x = 18,282.66 × 7,280.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,248.35x = 133,102,609.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 133,102,609.70/13,248.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,046.73

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