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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,250.66, 18,278.46 and 7,944.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,250.66, 18,278.46 and 7,944.35 is: 10,958.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,250.66 : 18,278.46 = 7,944.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,250.66/18,278.46 = 7,944.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,250.66x = 18,278.46 × 7,944.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,250.66x = 145,210,392.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,210,392.31/13,250.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,958.73

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