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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,410.78, 18,504.06 and 8,104.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,410.78, 18,504.06 and 8,104.56 is: 11,182.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,410.78 : 18,504.06 = 8,104.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,410.78/18,504.06 = 8,104.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,410.78x = 18,504.06 × 8,104.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,410.78x = 149,967,264.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 149,967,264.51/13,410.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,182.59

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