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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,260.87, 18,295.42 and 8,223.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,260.87, 18,295.42 and 8,223.28 is: 11,345.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,260.87 : 18,295.42 = 8,223.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,260.87/18,295.42 = 8,223.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,260.87x = 18,295.42 × 8,223.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,260.87x = 150,448,361.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,448,361.38/13,260.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,345.29

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