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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,047.08, 17,998.27 and 8,258.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,047.08, 17,998.27 and 8,258.90 is: 11,393.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,047.08 : 17,998.27 = 8,258.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,047.08/17,998.27 = 8,258.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,047.08x = 17,998.27 × 8,258.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,047.08x = 148,645,801.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,645,801.46/13,047.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,393.04

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