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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,080.68, 18,052.98 and 8,363.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,080.68, 18,052.98 and 8,363.24 is: 11,542.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,080.68 : 18,052.98 = 8,363.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,080.68/18,052.98 = 8,363.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,080.68x = 18,052.98 × 8,363.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,080.68x = 150,981,404.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,981,404.46/13,080.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,542.32

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