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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,092.72, 18,067.80 and 8,622.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,092.72, 18,067.80 and 8,622.96 is: 11,899.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,092.72 : 18,067.80 = 8,622.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,092.72/18,067.80 = 8,622.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,092.72x = 18,067.80 × 8,622.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,092.72x = 155,797,916.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,797,916.69/13,092.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,899.58

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