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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,069.32, 18,035.70 and 8,358.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,069.32, 18,035.70 and 8,358.60 is: 11,534.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,069.32 : 18,035.70 = 8,358.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,069.32/18,035.70 = 8,358.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,069.32x = 18,035.70 × 8,358.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,069.32x = 150,753,202.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,753,202.02/13,069.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,534.89

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