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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,128.58, 13,946.25 and 8,633.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,128.58, 13,946.25 and 8,633.14 is: 11,887.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,128.58 : 13,946.25 = 8,633.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,128.58/13,946.25 = 8,633.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,128.58x = 13,946.25 × 8,633.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,128.58x = 120,399,928.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,399,928.73/10,128.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,887.15

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