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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,462.08, 18,578.54 and 8,982.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,462.08, 18,578.54 and 8,982.98 is: 12,397.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,462.08 : 18,578.54 = 8,982.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,462.08/18,578.54 = 8,982.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,462.08x = 18,578.54 × 8,982.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,462.08x = 166,890,653.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 166,890,653.25/13,462.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,397.09

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