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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,147.83, 18,163.80 and 8,621.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,147.83, 18,163.80 and 8,621.28 is: 11,910.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,147.83 : 18,163.80 = 8,621.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,147.83/18,163.80 = 8,621.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,147.83x = 18,163.80 × 8,621.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,147.83x = 156,595,205.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,595,205.66/13,147.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,910.35

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