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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,316.88, 18,384.66 and 8,013

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,316.88, 18,384.66 and 8,013 is: 11,062.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,316.88 : 18,384.66 = 8,013 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,316.88/18,384.66 = 8,013/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,316.88x = 18,384.66 × 8,013
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,316.88x = 147,316,280.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,316,280.58/13,316.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,062.37

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