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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,051.80, 18,007.10 and 8,338.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,051.80, 18,007.10 and 8,338.84 is: 11,504.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,051.80 : 18,007.10 = 8,338.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,051.80/18,007.10 = 8,338.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,051.80x = 18,007.10 × 8,338.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,051.80x = 150,158,325.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,158,325.76/13,051.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,504.80

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