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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,139.46, 13,984.75 and 8,725.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,139.46, 13,984.75 and 8,725.53 is: 12,034.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,139.46 : 13,984.75 = 8,725.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,139.46/13,984.75 = 8,725.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,139.46x = 13,984.75 × 8,725.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,139.46x = 122,024,333.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,024,333.85/10,139.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,034.60

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