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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,611.92, 18,786.49 and 8,309.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,611.92, 18,786.49 and 8,309.82 is: 11,468.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,611.92 : 18,786.49 = 8,309.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,611.92/18,786.49 = 8,309.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,611.92x = 18,786.49 × 8,309.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,611.92x = 156,112,329.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,112,329.56/13,611.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,468.79

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