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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,611.17, 18,785.45 and 8,309.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,611.17, 18,785.45 and 8,309.07 is: 11,467.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,611.17 : 18,785.45 = 8,309.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,611.17/18,785.45 = 8,309.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,611.17x = 18,785.45 × 8,309.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,611.17x = 156,089,639.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,089,639.80/13,611.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,467.76

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