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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,285.08, 18,327.60 and 7,976.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,285.08, 18,327.60 and 7,976.81 is: 11,004.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,285.08 : 18,327.60 = 7,976.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,285.08/18,327.60 = 7,976.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,285.08x = 18,327.60 × 7,976.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,285.08x = 146,195,828.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,195,828.78/13,285.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,004.51

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