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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,231.20, 14,099.76 and 8,964

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,231.20, 14,099.76 and 8,964 is: 12,353.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,231.20 : 14,099.76 = 8,964 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,231.20/14,099.76 = 8,964/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,231.20x = 14,099.76 × 8,964
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,231.20x = 126,390,248.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 126,390,248.64/10,231.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,353.41

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