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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.24, 14,156.36 and 8,364.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.24, 14,156.36 and 8,364.08 is: 11,549.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.24 : 14,156.36 = 8,364.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.24/14,156.36 = 8,364.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.24x = 14,156.36 × 8,364.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.24x = 118,404,927.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,404,927.55/10,252.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,549.18

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