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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,061.32, 18,030.13 and 8,818.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,061.32, 18,030.13 and 8,818.13 is: 12,172.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,061.32 : 18,030.13 = 8,818.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,061.32/18,030.13 = 8,818.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,061.32x = 18,030.13 × 8,818.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,061.32x = 158,991,985.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,991,985.28/13,061.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,172.74

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