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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,273.11, 18,310.74 and 8,558.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,273.11, 18,310.74 and 8,558.91 is: 11,807.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,273.11 : 18,310.74 = 8,558.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,273.11/18,310.74 = 8,558.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,273.11x = 18,310.74 × 8,558.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,273.11x = 156,719,975.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,719,975.69/13,273.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,807.33

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