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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,247.44, 18,284.48 and 8,771.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,247.44, 18,284.48 and 8,771.36 is: 12,106.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,247.44 : 18,284.48 = 8,771.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,247.44/18,284.48 = 8,771.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,247.44x = 18,284.48 × 8,771.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,247.44x = 160,379,756.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,379,756.49/13,247.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,106.47

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