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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,397.49, 18,488.52 and 8,091.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,397.49, 18,488.52 and 8,091.27 is: 11,165.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,397.49 : 18,488.52 = 8,091.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,397.49/18,488.52 = 8,091.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,397.49x = 18,488.52 × 8,091.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,397.49x = 149,595,607.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,595,607.22/13,397.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,165.94

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