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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,377.66, 18,460.71 and 8,075.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,377.66, 18,460.71 and 8,075.58 is: 11,144.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,377.66 : 18,460.71 = 8,075.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,377.66/18,460.71 = 8,075.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,377.66x = 18,460.71 × 8,075.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,377.66x = 149,080,940.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,080,940.46/13,377.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,144.02

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