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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,124.70, 18,118.22 and 8,411.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,124.70, 18,118.22 and 8,411.67 is: 11,612.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,124.70 : 18,118.22 = 8,411.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,124.70/18,118.22 = 8,411.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,124.70x = 18,118.22 × 8,411.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,124.70x = 152,404,445.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,404,445.57/13,124.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,612.03

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