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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,215.81, 14,111.69 and 8,005.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,215.81, 14,111.69 and 8,005.59 is: 11,058.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,215.81 : 14,111.69 = 8,005.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,215.81/14,111.69 = 8,005.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,215.81x = 14,111.69 × 8,005.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,215.81x = 112,972,364.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 112,972,364.32/10,215.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,058.58

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