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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,115.96, 18,101.28 and 8,083.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,115.96, 18,101.28 and 8,083.56 is: 11,156.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,115.96 : 18,101.28 = 8,083.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,115.96/18,101.28 = 8,083.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,115.96x = 18,101.28 × 8,083.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,115.96x = 146,322,782.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,322,782.96/13,115.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,156.09

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