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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,131.48, 18,114.42 and 8,876.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,131.48, 18,114.42 and 8,876.95 is: 12,245.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,131.48 : 18,114.42 = 8,876.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,131.48/18,114.42 = 8,876.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,131.48x = 18,114.42 × 8,876.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,131.48x = 160,800,800.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,800,800.62/13,131.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,245.45

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