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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,140.42, 18,141.94 and 8,363.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,140.42, 18,141.94 and 8,363.04 is: 11,546.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,140.42 : 18,141.94 = 8,363.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,140.42/18,141.94 = 8,363.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,140.42x = 18,141.94 × 8,363.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,140.42x = 151,721,769.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,721,769.90/13,140.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,546.19

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