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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,258.91, 18,293.55 and 8,545.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,258.91, 18,293.55 and 8,545.92 is: 11,790.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,258.91 : 18,293.55 = 8,545.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,258.91/18,293.55 = 8,545.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,258.91x = 18,293.55 × 8,545.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,258.91x = 156,335,214.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,335,214.82/13,258.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,790.96

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