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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,140, 18,133.20 and 8,948.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,140, 18,133.20 and 8,948.25 is: 12,348.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,140 : 18,133.20 = 8,948.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,140/18,133.20 = 8,948.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,140x = 18,133.20 × 8,948.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,140x = 162,260,406.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,260,406.90/13,140
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,348.59

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