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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,125.43, 18,102.85 and 8,410.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,125.43, 18,102.85 and 8,410.15 is: 11,599.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,125.43 : 18,102.85 = 8,410.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,125.43/18,102.85 = 8,410.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,125.43x = 18,102.85 × 8,410.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,125.43x = 152,247,683.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,247,683.93/13,125.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,599.44

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