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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,046.35, 18,005.94 and 8,011.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,046.35, 18,005.94 and 8,011.39 is: 11,056.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,046.35 : 18,005.94 = 8,011.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,046.35/18,005.94 = 8,011.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,046.35x = 18,005.94 × 8,011.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,046.35x = 144,252,562.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,252,562.64/13,046.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,056.93

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