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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,098.92, 18,083.93 and 8,635.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,098.92, 18,083.93 and 8,635.68 is: 11,922.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,098.92 : 18,083.93 = 8,635.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,098.92/18,083.93 = 8,635.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,098.92x = 18,083.93 × 8,635.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,098.92x = 156,166,989.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,166,989.44/13,098.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,922.13

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