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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,233.88, 14,061.55 and 8,134.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,233.88, 14,061.55 and 8,134.36 is: 11,176.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,233.88 : 14,061.55 = 8,134.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,233.88/14,061.55 = 8,134.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,233.88x = 14,061.55 × 8,134.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,233.88x = 114,381,709.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,381,709.86/10,233.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,176.77

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