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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,249.78, 18,287.29 and 8,773.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,249.78, 18,287.29 and 8,773.72 is: 12,109.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,249.78 : 18,287.29 = 8,773.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,249.78/18,287.29 = 8,773.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,249.78x = 18,287.29 × 8,773.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,249.78x = 160,447,563.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,447,563.87/13,249.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,109.45

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