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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,033.26, 13,814.22 and 8,837.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,033.26, 13,814.22 and 8,837.51 is: 12,167.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,033.26 : 13,814.22 = 8,837.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,033.26/13,814.22 = 8,837.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,033.26x = 13,814.22 × 8,837.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,033.26x = 122,083,238.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,083,238.32/10,033.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,167.85

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