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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,251.76, 18,279.84 and 8,275.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,251.76, 18,279.84 and 8,275.12 is: 11,414.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,251.76 : 18,279.84 = 8,275.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,251.76/18,279.84 = 8,275.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,251.76x = 18,279.84 × 8,275.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,251.76x = 151,267,869.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,267,869.58/13,251.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,414.93

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