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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,229.37, 14,055.36 and 8,129.85

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,229.37, 14,055.36 and 8,129.85 is: 11,170.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,229.37 : 14,055.36 = 8,129.85 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,229.37/14,055.36 = 8,129.85/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,229.37x = 14,055.36 × 8,129.85
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,229.37x = 114,267,927.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,267,927.85/10,229.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,170.57

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