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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,212.96, 18,235.74 and 8,178.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,212.96, 18,235.74 and 8,178.79 is: 11,287.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,212.96 : 18,235.74 = 8,178.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,212.96/18,235.74 = 8,178.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,212.96x = 18,235.74 × 8,178.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,212.96x = 149,146,287.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,146,287.95/13,212.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,287.88

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