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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,263.29, 18,298.75 and 8,486.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,263.29, 18,298.75 and 8,486.03 is: 11,707.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,263.29 : 18,298.75 = 8,486.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,263.29/18,298.75 = 8,486.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,263.29x = 18,298.75 × 8,486.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,263.29x = 155,283,741.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,283,741.46/13,263.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,707.78

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