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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,477.92, 18,600.28 and 8,102

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,477.92, 18,600.28 and 8,102 is: 11,181.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,477.92 : 18,600.28 = 8,102 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,477.92/18,600.28 = 8,102/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,477.92x = 18,600.28 × 8,102
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,477.92x = 150,699,468.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 150,699,468.56/13,477.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,181.21

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