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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,487.92, 18,607.98 and 8,180.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,487.92, 18,607.98 and 8,180.80 is: 11,286.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,487.92 : 18,607.98 = 8,180.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,487.92/18,607.98 = 8,180.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,487.92x = 18,607.98 × 8,180.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,487.92x = 152,228,162.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,228,162.78/13,487.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,286.26

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