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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,266.64, 18,314.94 and 9,040.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,266.64, 18,314.94 and 9,040.06 is: 12,480.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,266.64 : 18,314.94 = 9,040.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,266.64/18,314.94 = 9,040.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,266.64x = 18,314.94 × 9,040.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,266.64x = 165,568,156.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 165,568,156.50/13,266.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,480.04

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