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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,253.20, 18,278.40 and 7,946.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,253.20, 18,278.40 and 7,946.80 is: 10,959.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,253.20 : 18,278.40 = 7,946.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,253.20/18,278.40 = 7,946.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,253.20x = 18,278.40 × 7,946.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,253.20x = 145,254,789.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,254,789.12/13,253.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,959.98

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