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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,096.82, 13,899.57 and 8,325.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,096.82, 13,899.57 and 8,325.62 is: 11,461.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,096.82 : 13,899.57 = 8,325.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,096.82/13,899.57 = 8,325.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,096.82x = 13,899.57 × 8,325.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,096.82x = 115,722,537.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,722,537.98/10,096.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,461.29

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