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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,130.44, 18,103.38 and 8,406.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,130.44, 18,103.38 and 8,406.76 is: 11,590.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,130.44 : 18,103.38 = 8,406.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,130.44/18,103.38 = 8,406.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,130.44x = 18,103.38 × 8,406.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,130.44x = 152,190,770.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,190,770.85/13,130.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,590.68

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