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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,298, 18,348.81 and 7,994.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,298, 18,348.81 and 7,994.12 is: 11,030.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,298 : 18,348.81 = 7,994.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,298/18,348.81 = 7,994.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,298x = 18,348.81 × 7,994.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,298x = 146,682,589.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,682,589.00/13,298
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,030.42

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