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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,082.63, 18,059.54 and 8,839.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,082.63, 18,059.54 and 8,839.44 is: 12,202.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,082.63 : 18,059.54 = 8,839.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,082.63/18,059.54 = 8,839.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,082.63x = 18,059.54 × 8,839.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,082.63x = 159,636,176.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,636,176.06/13,082.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,202.15

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