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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,388.16, 18,469.44 and 8,349.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,388.16, 18,469.44 and 8,349.12 is: 11,517.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,388.16 : 18,469.44 = 8,349.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,388.16/18,469.44 = 8,349.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,388.16x = 18,469.44 × 8,349.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,388.16x = 154,203,570.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,203,570.89/13,388.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,517.91

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