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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,189.63, 14,089.44 and 8,877.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,189.63, 14,089.44 and 8,877.43 is: 12,275.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,189.63 : 14,089.44 = 8,877.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,189.63/14,089.44 = 8,877.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,189.63x = 14,089.44 × 8,877.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,189.63x = 125,078,017.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,078,017.34/10,189.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,275.03

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