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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,611.40, 18,786.66 and 8,305.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,611.40, 18,786.66 and 8,305.08 is: 11,462.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,611.40 : 18,786.66 = 8,305.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,611.40/18,786.66 = 8,305.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,611.40x = 18,786.66 × 8,305.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,611.40x = 156,024,714.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,024,714.23/13,611.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,462.80

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