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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,267.13, 14,155.79 and 8,568.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,267.13, 14,155.79 and 8,568.08 is: 11,813.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,267.13 : 14,155.79 = 8,568.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,267.13/14,155.79 = 8,568.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,267.13x = 14,155.79 × 8,568.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,267.13x = 121,287,870.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 121,287,870.40/10,267.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,813.23

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