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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,147.08, 14,007.06 and 8,583.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,147.08, 14,007.06 and 8,583.24 is: 11,848.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,147.08 : 14,007.06 = 8,583.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,147.08/14,007.06 = 8,583.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,147.08x = 14,007.06 × 8,583.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,147.08x = 120,225,957.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,225,957.67/10,147.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,848.33

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