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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,112.96, 18,102.40 and 8,943.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,112.96, 18,102.40 and 8,943.12 is: 12,345.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,112.96 : 18,102.40 = 8,943.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,112.96/18,102.40 = 8,943.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,112.96x = 18,102.40 × 8,943.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,112.96x = 161,891,935.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 161,891,935.49/13,112.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,345.95

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