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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,059.66, 18,013.40 and 8,341.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,059.66, 18,013.40 and 8,341.86 is: 11,506.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,059.66 : 18,013.40 = 8,341.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,059.66/18,013.40 = 8,341.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,059.66x = 18,013.40 × 8,341.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,059.66x = 150,265,260.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,265,260.92/13,059.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,506.06

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