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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,176.41, 14,035.67 and 8,762.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,176.41, 14,035.67 and 8,762.55 is: 12,085.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,176.41 : 14,035.67 = 8,762.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,176.41/14,035.67 = 8,762.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,176.41x = 14,035.67 × 8,762.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,176.41x = 122,988,216.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,988,216.35/10,176.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,085.63

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