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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,313.91, 18,373.17 and 8,009.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,313.91, 18,373.17 and 8,009.10 is: 11,052.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,313.91 : 18,373.17 = 8,009.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,313.91/18,373.17 = 8,009.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,313.91x = 18,373.17 × 8,009.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,313.91x = 147,152,555.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,152,555.85/13,313.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,052.54

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