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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,451.88, 18,558.18 and 8,481

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,451.88, 18,558.18 and 8,481 is: 11,700.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,451.88 : 18,558.18 = 8,481 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,451.88/18,558.18 = 8,481/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,451.88x = 18,558.18 × 8,481
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,451.88x = 157,391,924.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,391,924.58/13,451.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,700.37

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