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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,612.81, 18,791.99 and 9,083.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,612.81, 18,791.99 and 9,083.02 is: 12,538.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,612.81 : 18,791.99 = 9,083.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,612.81/18,791.99 = 9,083.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,612.81x = 18,791.99 × 9,083.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,612.81x = 170,687,881.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 170,687,881.63/13,612.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,538.77

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