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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,268.61, 18,304.58 and 8,486.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,268.61, 18,304.58 and 8,486.17 is: 11,707.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,268.61 : 18,304.58 = 8,486.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,268.61/18,304.58 = 8,486.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,268.61x = 18,304.58 × 8,486.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,268.61x = 155,335,753.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 155,335,753.11/13,268.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,707.01

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