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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,562.99, 18,708.76 and 8,963.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,562.99, 18,708.76 and 8,963.79 is: 12,364.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,562.99 : 18,708.76 = 8,963.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,562.99/18,708.76 = 8,963.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,562.99x = 18,708.76 × 8,963.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,562.99x = 167,701,257.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 167,701,257.44/13,562.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,364.62

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