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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,072.28, 18,051.70 and 8,364.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,072.28, 18,051.70 and 8,364.82 is: 11,551.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,072.28 : 18,051.70 = 8,364.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,072.28/18,051.70 = 8,364.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,072.28x = 18,051.70 × 8,364.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,072.28x = 150,999,221.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,999,221.19/13,072.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,551.10

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