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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,363.79, 18,428.51 and 8,055.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,363.79, 18,428.51 and 8,055.45 is: 11,108.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,363.79 : 18,428.51 = 8,055.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,363.79/18,428.51 = 8,055.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,363.79x = 18,428.51 × 8,055.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,363.79x = 148,449,961.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 148,449,961.02/13,363.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,108.38

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