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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,241.92, 14,106.24 and 8,842.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,241.92, 14,106.24 and 8,842.24 is: 12,178.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,241.92 : 14,106.24 = 8,842.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,241.92/14,106.24 = 8,842.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,241.92x = 14,106.24 × 8,842.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,241.92x = 124,730,759.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,730,759.58/10,241.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,178.45

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