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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,048.80, 18,002.88 and 8,335.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,048.80, 18,002.88 and 8,335.80 is: 11,500.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,048.80 : 18,002.88 = 8,335.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,048.80/18,002.88 = 8,335.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,048.80x = 18,002.88 × 8,335.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,048.80x = 150,068,407.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,068,407.10/13,048.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,500.55

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