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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,236.38, 14,064.98 and 8,136.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,236.38, 14,064.98 and 8,136.86 is: 11,180.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,236.38 : 14,064.98 = 8,136.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,236.38/14,064.98 = 8,136.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,236.38x = 14,064.98 × 8,136.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,236.38x = 114,444,773.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,444,773.16/10,236.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,180.20

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