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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,249.28, 18,292.04 and 8,776.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,249.28, 18,292.04 and 8,776.84 is: 12,117.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,249.28 : 18,292.04 = 8,776.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,249.28/18,292.04 = 8,776.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,249.28x = 18,292.04 × 8,776.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,249.28x = 160,546,308.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,546,308.35/13,249.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,117.36

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