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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,246.89, 18,273.11 and 8,270.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,246.89, 18,273.11 and 8,270.25 is: 11,408.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,246.89 : 18,273.11 = 8,270.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,246.89/18,273.11 = 8,270.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,246.89x = 18,273.11 × 8,270.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,246.89x = 151,123,146.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,123,146.63/13,246.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,408.20

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