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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,124.64, 18,107.46 and 8,411.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,124.64, 18,107.46 and 8,411.52 is: 11,604.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,124.64 : 18,107.46 = 8,411.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,124.64/18,107.46 = 8,411.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,124.64x = 18,107.46 × 8,411.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,124.64x = 152,311,261.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,311,261.94/13,124.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,604.99

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