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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,749.61, 18,975.69 and 8,081.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,749.61, 18,975.69 and 8,081.52 is: 11,153.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,749.61 : 18,975.69 = 8,081.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,749.61/18,975.69 = 8,081.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,749.61x = 18,975.69 × 8,081.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,749.61x = 153,352,418.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,352,418.25/13,749.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,153.22

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