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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,252.47, 14,154.95 and 8,368.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,252.47, 14,154.95 and 8,368.55 is: 11,553.93

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,252.47 : 14,154.95 = 8,368.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,252.47/14,154.95 = 8,368.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,252.47x = 14,154.95 × 8,368.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,252.47x = 118,456,410.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,456,410.05/10,252.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,553.93

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