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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,209.96, 18,231.60 and 8,175.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,209.96, 18,231.60 and 8,175.79 is: 11,283.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,209.96 : 18,231.60 = 8,175.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,209.96/18,231.60 = 8,175.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,209.96x = 18,231.60 × 8,175.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,209.96x = 149,057,732.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,057,732.96/13,209.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,283.74

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