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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,609.85, 18,783.65 and 8,307.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,609.85, 18,783.65 and 8,307.75 is: 11,465.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,609.85 : 18,783.65 = 8,307.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,609.85/18,783.65 = 8,307.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,609.85x = 18,783.65 × 8,307.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,609.85x = 156,049,826.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,049,826.75/13,609.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,465.95

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