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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,307.42, 18,363.58 and 8,001.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,307.42, 18,363.58 and 8,001.20 is: 11,041.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,307.42 : 18,363.58 = 8,001.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,307.42/18,363.58 = 8,001.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,307.42x = 18,363.58 × 8,001.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,307.42x = 146,930,702.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 146,930,702.20/13,307.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,041.26

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