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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,245.08, 18,276.15 and 8,469.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,245.08, 18,276.15 and 8,469.27 is: 11,686.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,245.08 : 18,276.15 = 8,469.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,245.08/18,276.15 = 8,469.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,245.08x = 18,276.15 × 8,469.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,245.08x = 154,785,648.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,785,648.91/13,245.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,686.28

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