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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 13,752.79, 18,977.99 and 8,088.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 13,752.79, 18,977.99 and 8,088.53 is: 11,161.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    13,752.79 : 18,977.99 = 8,088.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    13,752.79/18,977.99 = 8,088.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    13,752.79x = 18,977.99 × 8,088.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    13,752.79x = 153,503,906.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 153,503,906.12/13,752.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,161.66

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