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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,690.96, 18,885 and 8,098

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,690.96, 18,885 and 8,098 is: 11,170.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,690.96 : 18,885 = 8,098 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,690.96/18,885 = 8,098/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,690.96x = 18,885 × 8,098
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,690.96x = 152,930,730
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,930,730/13,690.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,170.20

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