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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,009.44, 14,940.86 and 8,827.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,009.44, 14,940.86 and 8,827.17 is: 13,176.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,009.44 : 14,940.86 = 8,827.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,009.44/14,940.86 = 8,827.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,009.44x = 14,940.86 × 8,827.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,009.44x = 131,885,511.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 131,885,511.17/10,009.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,176.11

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