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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,129.27, 18,121.32 and 8,348.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,129.27, 18,121.32 and 8,348.29 is: 11,522.50

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,129.27 : 18,121.32 = 8,348.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,129.27/18,121.32 = 8,348.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,129.27x = 18,121.32 × 8,348.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,129.27x = 151,281,989.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,281,989.24/13,129.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,522.50

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