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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,182.71, 18,193.91 and 8,480.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,182.71, 18,193.91 and 8,480.66 is: 11,704.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,182.71 : 18,193.91 = 8,480.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,182.71/18,193.91 = 8,480.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,182.71x = 18,193.91 × 8,480.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,182.71x = 154,296,231.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,296,231.41/13,182.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,704.44

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