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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,263.34, 14,168.55 and 7,989.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,263.34, 14,168.55 and 7,989.67 is: 11,029.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,263.34 : 14,168.55 = 7,989.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,263.34/14,168.55 = 7,989.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,263.34x = 14,168.55 × 7,989.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,263.34x = 113,202,038.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,202,038.88/10,263.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,029.75

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