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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,270.05, 18,318.42 and 8,785.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,270.05, 18,318.42 and 8,785.89 is: 12,128.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,270.05 : 18,318.42 = 8,785.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,270.05/18,318.42 = 8,785.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,270.05x = 18,318.42 × 8,785.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,270.05x = 160,943,623.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,943,623.09/13,270.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,128.34

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