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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,260.06, 19,847.52 and 8,807.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,260.06, 19,847.52 and 8,807.46 is: 13,182.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,260.06 : 19,847.52 = 8,807.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,260.06/19,847.52 = 8,807.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,260.06x = 19,847.52 × 8,807.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,260.06x = 174,806,238.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 174,806,238.50/13,260.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,182.91

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