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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,205.12, 14,091.40 and 8,317.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,205.12, 14,091.40 and 8,317.04 is: 11,484.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,205.12 : 14,091.40 = 8,317.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,205.12/14,091.40 = 8,317.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,205.12x = 14,091.40 × 8,317.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,205.12x = 117,198,737.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 117,198,737.46/10,205.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,484.31

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