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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,126.82, 18,115.34 and 8,094.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,126.82, 18,115.34 and 8,094.35 is: 11,170.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,126.82 : 18,115.34 = 8,094.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,126.82/18,115.34 = 8,094.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,126.82x = 18,115.34 × 8,094.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,126.82x = 146,631,907.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,631,907.15/13,126.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,170.41

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