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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,611.16, 18,785.10 and 8,306.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,611.16, 18,785.10 and 8,306.20 is: 11,463.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,611.16 : 18,785.10 = 8,306.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,611.16/18,785.10 = 8,306.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,611.16x = 18,785.10 × 8,306.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,611.16x = 156,032,797.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,032,797.62/13,611.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,463.59

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