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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,080.69, 18,055.31 and 8,891.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,080.69, 18,055.31 and 8,891.37 is: 12,272.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,080.69 : 18,055.31 = 8,891.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,080.69/18,055.31 = 8,891.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,080.69x = 18,055.31 × 8,891.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,080.69x = 160,536,397.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,536,397.22/13,080.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,272.78

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