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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,295.60, 18,356.46 and 8,265.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,295.60, 18,356.46 and 8,265.20 is: 11,411.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,295.60 : 18,356.46 = 8,265.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,295.60/18,356.46 = 8,265.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,295.60x = 18,356.46 × 8,265.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,295.60x = 151,719,813.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,719,813.19/13,295.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,411.28

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