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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,099.73, 19,610.91 and 8,649.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,099.73, 19,610.91 and 8,649.18 is: 12,948.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,099.73 : 19,610.91 = 8,649.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,099.73/19,610.91 = 8,649.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,099.73x = 19,610.91 × 8,649.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,099.73x = 169,618,290.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,618,290.55/13,099.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,948.23

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