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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,220.43, 14,105.88 and 8,516.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,220.43, 14,105.88 and 8,516.25 is: 11,753.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,220.43 : 14,105.88 = 8,516.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,220.43/14,105.88 = 8,516.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,220.43x = 14,105.88 × 8,516.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,220.43x = 120,129,200.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,129,200.55/10,220.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,753.83

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