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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,265.91, 18,307.83 and 7,886.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,265.91, 18,307.83 and 7,886.91 is: 10,884.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,265.91 : 18,307.83 = 7,886.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,265.91/18,307.83 = 7,886.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,265.91x = 18,307.83 × 7,886.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,265.91x = 144,392,207.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 144,392,207.51/13,265.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 10,884.46

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