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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,395.78, 18,483.39 and 8,089.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,395.78, 18,483.39 and 8,089.59 is: 11,161.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,395.78 : 18,483.39 = 8,089.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,395.78/18,483.39 = 8,089.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,395.78x = 18,483.39 × 8,089.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,395.78x = 149,523,046.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,523,046.91/13,395.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,161.95

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