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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,297.96, 18,363 and 8,270.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,297.96, 18,363 and 8,270.80 is: 11,421.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,297.96 : 18,363 = 8,270.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,297.96/18,363 = 8,270.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,297.96x = 18,363 × 8,270.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,297.96x = 151,876,700.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,876,700.40/13,297.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,421.05

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