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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,254.41, 18,277.52 and 8,776.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,254.41, 18,277.52 and 8,776.52 is: 12,102.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,254.41 : 18,277.52 = 8,776.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,254.41/18,277.52 = 8,776.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,254.41x = 18,277.52 × 8,776.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,254.41x = 160,412,975.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,412,975.95/13,254.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,102.62

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