Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,319.88, 18,388.80 and 8,016
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 13,319.88, 18,388.80 and 8,016 is: 11,066.51
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
13,319.88 : 18,388.80 = 8,016 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
13,319.88/18,388.80 = 8,016/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
13,319.88x = 18,388.80 × 8,016 - Step 4: Simplify right side
13,319.88x = 147,404,620.80 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 147,404,620.80/13,319.88 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 11,066.51
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