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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,344.70, 18,413.06 and 8,039.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,344.70, 18,413.06 and 8,039.81 is: 11,093.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,344.70 : 18,413.06 = 8,039.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,344.70/18,413.06 = 8,039.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,344.70x = 18,413.06 × 8,039.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,344.70x = 148,037,431.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,037,431.95/13,344.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,093.35

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