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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,611.56, 18,785.97 and 8,309.45

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,611.56, 18,785.97 and 8,309.45 is: 11,468.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,611.56 : 18,785.97 = 8,309.45 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,611.56/18,785.97 = 8,309.45/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,611.56x = 18,785.97 × 8,309.45
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,611.56x = 156,100,984.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,100,984.49/13,611.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,468.27

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