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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,120.18, 18,095.61 and 8,404.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,120.18, 18,095.61 and 8,404.90 is: 11,592.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,120.18 : 18,095.61 = 8,404.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,120.18/18,095.61 = 8,404.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,120.18x = 18,095.61 × 8,404.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,120.18x = 152,091,792.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,091,792.49/13,120.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,592.20

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