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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,296.35, 18,348.59 and 7,246.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,296.35, 18,348.59 and 7,246.46 is: 9,999.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,296.35 : 18,348.59 = 7,246.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,296.35/18,348.59 = 7,246.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,296.35x = 18,348.59 × 7,246.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,296.35x = 132,962,323.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 132,962,323.49/13,296.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 9,999.91

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