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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,313.70, 18,368.62 and 8,838.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,313.70, 18,368.62 and 8,838.32 is: 12,194.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,313.70 : 18,368.62 = 8,838.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,313.70/18,368.62 = 8,838.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,313.70x = 18,368.62 × 8,838.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,313.70x = 162,347,765.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 162,347,765.02/13,313.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,194.03

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