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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,371.92, 18,446.10 and 8,648

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,371.92, 18,446.10 and 8,648 is: 11,929.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,371.92 : 18,446.10 = 8,648 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,371.92/18,446.10 = 8,648/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,371.92x = 18,446.10 × 8,648
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,371.92x = 159,521,872.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,521,872.80/13,371.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,929.62

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