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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,257.60, 14,146.56 and 8,267.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,257.60, 14,146.56 and 8,267.52 is: 11,401.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,257.60 : 14,146.56 = 8,267.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,257.60/14,146.56 = 8,267.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,257.60x = 14,146.56 × 8,267.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,257.60x = 116,956,967.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,956,967.73/10,257.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,401.98

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