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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,618.62, 18,793.89 and 8,312.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,618.62, 18,793.89 and 8,312.58 is: 11,471.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,618.62 : 18,793.89 = 8,312.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,618.62/18,793.89 = 8,312.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,618.62x = 18,793.89 × 8,312.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,618.62x = 156,225,714.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,225,714.14/13,618.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,471.48

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