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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,048.97, 18,002.86 and 8,575.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,048.97, 18,002.86 and 8,575.13 is: 11,830.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,048.97 : 18,002.86 = 8,575.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,048.97/18,002.86 = 8,575.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,048.97x = 18,002.86 × 8,575.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,048.97x = 154,376,888.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,376,888.44/13,048.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,830.58

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