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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,121.82, 18,111.03 and 8,340.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,121.82, 18,111.03 and 8,340.83 is: 11,512.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,121.82 : 18,111.03 = 8,340.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,121.82/18,111.03 = 8,340.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,121.82x = 18,111.03 × 8,340.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,121.82x = 151,061,089.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,061,089.75/13,121.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,512.20

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