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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,188.52, 18,183.18 and 8,471.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,188.52, 18,183.18 and 8,471.08 is: 11,679.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,188.52 : 18,183.18 = 8,471.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,188.52/18,183.18 = 8,471.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,188.52x = 18,183.18 × 8,471.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,188.52x = 154,031,172.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,031,172.43/13,188.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,679.19

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