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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,121.64, 18,103.32 and 8,408.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,121.64, 18,103.32 and 8,408.52 is: 11,600.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,121.64 : 18,103.32 = 8,408.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,121.64/18,103.32 = 8,408.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,121.64x = 18,103.32 × 8,408.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,121.64x = 152,222,128.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,222,128.29/13,121.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,600.85

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