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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,244.92, 14,110.38 and 8,845.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,244.92, 14,110.38 and 8,845.24 is: 12,182.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,244.92 : 14,110.38 = 8,845.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,244.92/14,110.38 = 8,845.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,244.92x = 14,110.38 × 8,845.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,244.92x = 124,809,697.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,809,697.59/10,244.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,182.59

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