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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,187.91, 18,202.59 and 8,946.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,187.91, 18,202.59 and 8,946.07 is: 12,347.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,187.91 : 18,202.59 = 8,946.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,187.91/18,202.59 = 8,946.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,187.91x = 18,202.59 × 8,946.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,187.91x = 162,841,598.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,841,598.81/13,187.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,347.79

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