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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,390.58, 18,486.36 and 9,148.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,390.58, 18,486.36 and 9,148.02 is: 12,629.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,390.58 : 18,486.36 = 9,148.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,390.58/18,486.36 = 9,148.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,390.58x = 18,486.36 × 9,148.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,390.58x = 169,113,591.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,113,591.01/13,390.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,629.30

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