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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,120.18, 18,094.69 and 8,870.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,120.18, 18,094.69 and 8,870.11 is: 12,233.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,120.18 : 18,094.69 = 8,870.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,120.18/18,094.69 = 8,870.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,120.18x = 18,094.69 × 8,870.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,120.18x = 160,501,856.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,501,856.57/13,120.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,233.21

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