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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,400.89, 18,481.98 and 8,621.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,400.89, 18,481.98 and 8,621.62 is: 11,890.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,400.89 : 18,481.98 = 8,621.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,400.89/18,481.98 = 8,621.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,400.89x = 18,481.98 × 8,621.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,400.89x = 159,344,608.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 159,344,608.41/13,400.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,890.60

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