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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,485.52, 18,606.92 and 8,179.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,485.52, 18,606.92 and 8,179.92 is: 11,286.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,485.52 : 18,606.92 = 8,179.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,485.52/18,606.92 = 8,179.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,485.52x = 18,606.92 × 8,179.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,485.52x = 152,203,117.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,203,117.05/13,485.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,286.41

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