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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,488.78, 18,607.58 and 9,011.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,488.78, 18,607.58 and 9,011.10 is: 12,430.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,488.78 : 18,607.58 = 9,011.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,488.78/18,607.58 = 9,011.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,488.78x = 18,607.58 × 9,011.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,488.78x = 167,674,764.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,674,764.14/13,488.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,430.68

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