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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,372.92, 18,447.48 and 8,649

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,372.92, 18,447.48 and 8,649 is: 11,931.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,372.92 : 18,447.48 = 8,649 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,372.92/18,447.48 = 8,649/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,372.92x = 18,447.48 × 8,649
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,372.92x = 159,552,254.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,552,254.52/13,372.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,931.00

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