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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,243.80, 14,106.69 and 8,898.78

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,243.80, 14,106.69 and 8,898.78 is: 12,254.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,243.80 : 14,106.69 = 8,898.78 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,243.80/14,106.69 = 8,898.78/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,243.80x = 14,106.69 × 8,898.78
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,243.80x = 125,532,330.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,532,330.84/10,243.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,254.47

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