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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,272.04, 18,309.90 and 8,234.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,272.04, 18,309.90 and 8,234.56 is: 11,360.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,272.04 : 18,309.90 = 8,234.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,272.04/18,309.90 = 8,234.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,272.04x = 18,309.90 × 8,234.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,272.04x = 150,773,970.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,773,970.14/13,272.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,360.27

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