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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,138.23, 18,134.78 and 8,104.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,138.23, 18,134.78 and 8,104.02 is: 11,186.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,138.23 : 18,134.78 = 8,104.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,138.23/18,134.78 = 8,104.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,138.23x = 18,134.78 × 8,104.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,138.23x = 146,964,579.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,964,579.30/13,138.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,186.03

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