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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,008.72, 13,803.04 and 8,335.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,008.72, 13,803.04 and 8,335.68 is: 11,495.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,008.72 : 13,803.04 = 8,335.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,008.72/13,803.04 = 8,335.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,008.72x = 13,803.04 × 8,335.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,008.72x = 115,057,724.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,057,724.47/10,008.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,495.75

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