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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,218.06, 14,114.79 and 8,007.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,218.06, 14,114.79 and 8,007.84 is: 11,061.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,218.06 : 14,114.79 = 8,007.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,218.06/14,114.79 = 8,007.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,218.06x = 14,114.79 × 8,007.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,218.06x = 113,028,979.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,028,979.95/10,218.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,061.69

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