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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,062.76, 18,016.18 and 8,591.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,062.76, 18,016.18 and 8,591.10 is: 11,848.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,062.76 : 18,016.18 = 8,591.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,062.76/18,016.18 = 8,591.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,062.76x = 18,016.18 × 8,591.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,062.76x = 154,778,804.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,778,804.00/13,062.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,848.86

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