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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,162.74, 18,135.42 and 8,678.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,162.74, 18,135.42 and 8,678.58 is: 11,957.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,162.74 : 18,135.42 = 8,678.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,162.74/18,135.42 = 8,678.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,162.74x = 18,135.42 × 8,678.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,162.74x = 157,389,693.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,389,693.30/13,162.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,957.21

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