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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,266.80, 18,288.84 and 9,275.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,266.80, 18,288.84 and 9,275.48 is: 12,786.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,266.80 : 18,288.84 = 9,275.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,266.80/18,288.84 = 9,275.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,266.80x = 18,288.84 × 9,275.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,266.80x = 169,637,769.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,637,769.64/13,266.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,786.64

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