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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,189.66, 18,208.14 and 8,481.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,189.66, 18,208.14 and 8,481.94 is: 11,709.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,189.66 : 18,208.14 = 8,481.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,189.66/18,208.14 = 8,481.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,189.66x = 18,208.14 × 8,481.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,189.66x = 154,440,350.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,440,350.99/13,189.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,709.20

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