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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,230.87, 14,057.43 and 8,131.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,230.87, 14,057.43 and 8,131.35 is: 11,172.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,230.87 : 14,057.43 = 8,131.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,230.87/14,057.43 = 8,131.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,230.87x = 14,057.43 × 8,131.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,230.87x = 114,305,883.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,305,883.43/10,230.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,172.65

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