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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,560.92, 18,713.13 and 9,083.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,560.92, 18,713.13 and 9,083.95 is: 12,535.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,560.92 : 18,713.13 = 9,083.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,560.92/18,713.13 = 9,083.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,560.92x = 18,713.13 × 9,083.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,560.92x = 169,989,056.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 169,989,056.42/13,560.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,535.22

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