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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,248.90, 14,138.48 and 8,830.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,248.90, 14,138.48 and 8,830.13 is: 12,181.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,248.90 : 14,138.48 = 8,830.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,248.90/14,138.48 = 8,830.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,248.90x = 14,138.48 × 8,830.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,248.90x = 124,844,501.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,844,501.56/10,248.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,181.26

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