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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,113.34, 18,093.61 and 8,865.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,113.34, 18,093.61 and 8,865.07 is: 12,231.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,113.34 : 18,093.61 = 8,865.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,113.34/18,093.61 = 8,865.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,113.34x = 18,093.61 × 8,865.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,113.34x = 160,401,119.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,401,119.20/13,113.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,231.90

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