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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,152.98, 14,019.72 and 8,483.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,152.98, 14,019.72 and 8,483.30 is: 11,714.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,152.98 : 14,019.72 = 8,483.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,152.98/14,019.72 = 8,483.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,152.98x = 14,019.72 × 8,483.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,152.98x = 118,933,490.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,933,490.68/10,152.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,714.15

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