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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,094.52, 18,072.78 and 8,378.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,094.52, 18,072.78 and 8,378.64 is: 11,564.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,094.52 : 18,072.78 = 8,378.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,094.52/18,072.78 = 8,378.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,094.52x = 18,072.78 × 8,378.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,094.52x = 151,425,317.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,425,317.42/13,094.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,564.02

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