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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,114.62, 18,099.66 and 8,077.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,114.62, 18,099.66 and 8,077.86 is: 11,148.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,114.62 : 18,099.66 = 8,077.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,114.62/18,099.66 = 8,077.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,114.62x = 18,099.66 × 8,077.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,114.62x = 146,206,519.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,206,519.53/13,114.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,148.36

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