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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,183.02, 18,195.84 and 8,991

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,183.02, 18,195.84 and 8,991 is: 12,409.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,183.02 : 18,195.84 = 8,991 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,183.02/18,195.84 = 8,991/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,183.02x = 18,195.84 × 8,991
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,183.02x = 163,598,797.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,598,797.44/13,183.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,409.81

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