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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,440.09, 18,562.86 and 8,956.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,440.09, 18,562.86 and 8,956.47 is: 12,370.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,440.09 : 18,562.86 = 8,956.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,440.09/18,562.86 = 8,956.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,440.09x = 18,562.86 × 8,956.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,440.09x = 166,257,698.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,257,698.70/13,440.09
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,370.28

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