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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,078.44, 18,052.20 and 8,889.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,078.44, 18,052.20 and 8,889.12 is: 12,269.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,078.44 : 18,052.20 = 8,889.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,078.44/18,052.20 = 8,889.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,078.44x = 18,052.20 × 8,889.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,078.44x = 160,468,172.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,468,172.06/13,078.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,269.67

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