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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,751.58, 18,981.99 and 8,446.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,751.58, 18,981.99 and 8,446.89 is: 11,659.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,751.58 : 18,981.99 = 8,446.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,751.58/18,981.99 = 8,446.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,751.58x = 18,981.99 × 8,446.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,751.58x = 160,338,781.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 160,338,781.51/13,751.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,659.66

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