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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,068.37, 15,034.74 and 8,223.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,068.37, 15,034.74 and 8,223.14 is: 12,279.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,068.37 : 15,034.74 = 8,223.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,068.37/15,034.74 = 8,223.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,068.37x = 15,034.74 × 8,223.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,068.37x = 123,632,730.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 123,632,730.77/10,068.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,279.33

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