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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,127.56, 18,105.79 and 8,412.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,127.56, 18,105.79 and 8,412.28 is: 11,602.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,127.56 : 18,105.79 = 8,412.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,127.56/18,105.79 = 8,412.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,127.56x = 18,105.79 × 8,412.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,127.56x = 152,310,842.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,310,842.51/13,127.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,602.38

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