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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,263.21, 18,294.98 and 8,785.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,263.21, 18,294.98 and 8,785.31 is: 12,118.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,263.21 : 18,294.98 = 8,785.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,263.21/18,294.98 = 8,785.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,263.21x = 18,294.98 × 8,785.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,263.21x = 160,726,935.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,726,935.34/13,263.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,118.25

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