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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,095.72, 18,071.94 and 8,625.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,095.72, 18,071.94 and 8,625.96 is: 11,903.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,095.72 : 18,071.94 = 8,625.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,095.72/18,071.94 = 8,625.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,095.72x = 18,071.94 × 8,625.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,095.72x = 155,887,831.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,887,831.56/13,095.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,903.72

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