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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,146.08, 14,005.68 and 8,582.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,146.08, 14,005.68 and 8,582.24 is: 11,846.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,146.08 : 14,005.68 = 8,582.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,146.08/14,005.68 = 8,582.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,146.08x = 14,005.68 × 8,582.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,146.08x = 120,200,107.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,200,107.12/10,146.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,846.95

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