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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,211.88, 18,229.40 and 8,963.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,211.88, 18,229.40 and 8,963.52 is: 12,367.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,211.88 : 18,229.40 = 8,963.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,211.88/18,229.40 = 8,963.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,211.88x = 18,229.40 × 8,963.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,211.88x = 163,399,591.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 163,399,591.49/13,211.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,367.63

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