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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,247.92, 14,114.52 and 8,848.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,247.92, 14,114.52 and 8,848.24 is: 12,186.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,247.92 : 14,114.52 = 8,848.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,247.92/14,114.52 = 8,848.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,247.92x = 14,114.52 × 8,848.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,247.92x = 124,888,660.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,888,660.44/10,247.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,186.73

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