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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,098.76, 18,082.48 and 8,385.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,098.76, 18,082.48 and 8,385.76 is: 11,576.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,098.76 : 18,082.48 = 8,385.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,098.76/18,082.48 = 8,385.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,098.76x = 18,082.48 × 8,385.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,098.76x = 151,635,337.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,635,337.48/13,098.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,576.31

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