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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,289.04, 18,333.36 and 8,251.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,289.04, 18,333.36 and 8,251.56 is: 11,383.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,289.04 : 18,333.36 = 8,251.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,289.04/18,333.36 = 8,251.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,289.04x = 18,333.36 × 8,251.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,289.04x = 151,278,820.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,278,820.04/13,289.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,383.73

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