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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,611.51, 18,785.97 and 8,309.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,611.51, 18,785.97 and 8,309.43 is: 11,468.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,611.51 : 18,785.97 = 8,309.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,611.51/18,785.97 = 8,309.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,611.51x = 18,785.97 × 8,309.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,611.51x = 156,100,702.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,100,702.70/13,611.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,468.29

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