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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,265.93, 18,301.67 and 8,484.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,265.93, 18,301.67 and 8,484.77 is: 11,705.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,265.93 : 18,301.67 = 8,484.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,265.93/18,301.67 = 8,484.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,265.93x = 18,301.67 × 8,484.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,265.93x = 155,285,326.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,285,326.63/13,265.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,705.58

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