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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,750.61, 18,977.07 and 8,082.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,750.61, 18,977.07 and 8,082.52 is: 11,154.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,750.61 : 18,977.07 = 8,082.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,750.61/18,977.07 = 8,082.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,750.61x = 18,977.07 × 8,082.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,750.61x = 153,382,547.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,382,547.82/13,750.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,154.60

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