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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,065.84, 18,031.32 and 8,284.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,065.84, 18,031.32 and 8,284.08 is: 11,432.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,065.84 : 18,031.32 = 8,284.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,065.84/18,031.32 = 8,284.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,065.84x = 18,031.32 × 8,284.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,065.84x = 149,372,897.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,372,897.39/13,065.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,432.32

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