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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,499.43, 18,621.41 and 8,118.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,499.43, 18,621.41 and 8,118.12 is: 11,198.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,499.43 : 18,621.41 = 8,118.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,499.43/18,621.41 = 8,118.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,499.43x = 18,621.41 × 8,118.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,499.43x = 151,170,840.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,170,840.95/13,499.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,198.31

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