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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.45, 14,131.76 and 8,010.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.45, 14,131.76 and 8,010.42 is: 11,041.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.45 : 14,131.76 = 8,010.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.45/14,131.76 = 8,010.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.45x = 14,131.76 × 8,010.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.45x = 113,201,332.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,201,332.94/10,252.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,041.39

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