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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,254.14, 18,292.50 and 8,552.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,254.14, 18,292.50 and 8,552.09 is: 11,803.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,254.14 : 18,292.50 = 8,552.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,254.14/18,292.50 = 8,552.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,254.14x = 18,292.50 × 8,552.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,254.14x = 156,439,152.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,439,152.06/13,254.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,803.04

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