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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,333.60, 18,404.58 and 8,619.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,333.60, 18,404.58 and 8,619.40 is: 11,897.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,333.60 : 18,404.58 = 8,619.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,333.60/18,404.58 = 8,619.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,333.60x = 18,404.58 × 8,619.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,333.60x = 158,636,436.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,636,436.85/13,333.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,897.49

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