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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,393.08, 18,462.33 and 8,907.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,393.08, 18,462.33 and 8,907.30 is: 12,278.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,393.08 : 18,462.33 = 8,907.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,393.08/18,462.33 = 8,907.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,393.08x = 18,462.33 × 8,907.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,393.08x = 164,449,512.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 164,449,512.01/13,393.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,278.69

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