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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,413.58, 18,498.62 and 8,378.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,413.58, 18,498.62 and 8,378.26 is: 11,554.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,413.58 : 18,498.62 = 8,378.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,413.58/18,498.62 = 8,378.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,413.58x = 18,498.62 × 8,378.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,413.58x = 154,986,248.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 154,986,248.00/13,413.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,554.43

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