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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,111.34, 18,090.86 and 8,863.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,111.34, 18,090.86 and 8,863.07 is: 12,229.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,111.34 : 18,090.86 = 8,863.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,111.34/18,090.86 = 8,863.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,111.34x = 18,090.86 × 8,863.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,111.34x = 160,340,423.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,340,423.77/13,111.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,229.15

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