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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,630.78, 18,810.78 and 8,328.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,630.78, 18,810.78 and 8,328.52 is: 11,493.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,630.78 : 18,810.78 = 8,328.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,630.78/18,810.78 = 8,328.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,630.78x = 18,810.78 × 8,328.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,630.78x = 156,665,996.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 156,665,996.58/13,630.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,493.54

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