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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,602.98, 18,779.91 and 9,064.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,602.98, 18,779.91 and 9,064.46 is: 12,514.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,602.98 : 18,779.91 = 9,064.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,602.98/18,779.91 = 9,064.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,602.98x = 18,779.91 × 9,064.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,602.98x = 170,229,714.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,229,714.05/13,602.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,514.15

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