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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,499.44, 18,629.33 and 8,122.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,499.44, 18,629.33 and 8,122.01 is: 11,208.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,499.44 : 18,629.33 = 8,122.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,499.44/18,629.33 = 8,122.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,499.44x = 18,629.33 × 8,122.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,499.44x = 151,307,470.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 151,307,470.80/13,499.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,208.42

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