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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,251.42, 18,290.43 and 8,212.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,251.42, 18,290.43 and 8,212.77 is: 11,335.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,251.42 : 18,290.43 = 8,212.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,251.42/18,290.43 = 8,212.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,251.42x = 18,290.43 × 8,212.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,251.42x = 150,215,094.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,215,094.79/13,251.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,335.77

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