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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,453.88, 18,560.94 and 8,483

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,453.88, 18,560.94 and 8,483 is: 11,703.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,453.88 : 18,560.94 = 8,483 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,453.88/18,560.94 = 8,483/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,453.88x = 18,560.94 × 8,483
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,453.88x = 157,452,454.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,452,454.02/13,453.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,703.13

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