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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,483.54, 18,609.70 and 8,452.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,483.54, 18,609.70 and 8,452.07 is: 11,665.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,483.54 : 18,609.70 = 8,452.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,483.54/18,609.70 = 8,452.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,483.54x = 18,609.70 × 8,452.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,483.54x = 157,290,510.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 157,290,510.87/13,483.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,665.37

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