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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,131.21, 18,122.49 and 8,094.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,131.21, 18,122.49 and 8,094.36 is: 11,171.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,131.21 : 18,122.49 = 8,094.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,131.21/18,122.49 = 8,094.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,131.21x = 18,122.49 × 8,094.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,131.21x = 146,689,958.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,689,958.16/13,131.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,171.09

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