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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,712.28, 18,915.98 and 8,043.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,712.28, 18,915.98 and 8,043.32 is: 11,095.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,712.28 : 18,915.98 = 8,043.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,712.28/18,915.98 = 8,043.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,712.28x = 18,915.98 × 8,043.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,712.28x = 152,147,280.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 152,147,280.25/13,712.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,095.70

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