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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,379.31, 18,466.52 and 8,903.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,379.31, 18,466.52 and 8,903.25 is: 12,288.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,379.31 : 18,466.52 = 8,903.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,379.31/18,466.52 = 8,903.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,379.31x = 18,466.52 × 8,903.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,379.31x = 164,411,999.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,411,999.67/13,379.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,288.53

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