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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,358.39, 18,434.48 and 7,983.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,358.39, 18,434.48 and 7,983.27 is: 11,016.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,358.39 : 18,434.48 = 7,983.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,358.39/18,434.48 = 7,983.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,358.39x = 18,434.48 × 7,983.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,358.39x = 147,167,391.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 147,167,391.23/13,358.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,016.86

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