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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,254, 18,289.80 and 7,947.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,254, 18,289.80 and 7,947.84 is: 10,967.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,254 : 18,289.80 = 7,947.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,254/18,289.80 = 7,947.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,254x = 18,289.80 × 7,947.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,254x = 145,364,404.03
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 145,364,404.03/13,254
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,967.59

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