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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,069.27, 18,047.55 and 8,361.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,069.27, 18,047.55 and 8,361.82 is: 11,546.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,069.27 : 18,047.55 = 8,361.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,069.27/18,047.55 = 8,361.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,069.27x = 18,047.55 × 8,361.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,069.27x = 150,910,364.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,910,364.54/13,069.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,546.96

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