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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,379.78, 18,464.12 and 8,341.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,379.78, 18,464.12 and 8,341.02 is: 11,510.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,379.78 : 18,464.12 = 8,341.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,379.78/18,464.12 = 8,341.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,379.78x = 18,464.12 × 8,341.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,379.78x = 154,009,594.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,009,594.20/13,379.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,510.62

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