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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,397.08, 18,491.82 and 8,091

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,397.08, 18,491.82 and 8,091 is: 11,167.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,397.08 : 18,491.82 = 8,091 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,397.08/18,491.82 = 8,091/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,397.08x = 18,491.82 × 8,091
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,397.08x = 149,617,315.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,617,315.62/13,397.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,167.90

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