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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,408.71, 18,489.44 and 8,371.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,408.71, 18,489.44 and 8,371.13 is: 11,543.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,408.71 : 18,489.44 = 8,371.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,408.71/18,489.44 = 8,371.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,408.71x = 18,489.44 × 8,371.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,408.71x = 154,777,371.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,777,371.56/13,408.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,543.05

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