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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,362.28, 18,431.04 and 8,583.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,362.28, 18,431.04 and 8,583.28 is: 11,839.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,362.28 : 18,431.04 = 8,583.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,362.28/18,431.04 = 8,583.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,362.28x = 18,431.04 × 8,583.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,362.28x = 158,198,777.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 158,198,777.01/13,362.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,839.21

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