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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,147.14, 13,997.70 and 8,260.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,147.14, 13,997.70 and 8,260.86 is: 11,395.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,147.14 : 13,997.70 = 8,260.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,147.14/13,997.70 = 8,260.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,147.14x = 13,997.70 × 8,260.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,147.14x = 115,633,040.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,633,040.02/10,147.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,395.63

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