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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,267.98, 14,177.85 and 8,036.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,267.98, 14,177.85 and 8,036.22 is: 11,096.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,267.98 : 14,177.85 = 8,036.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,267.98/14,177.85 = 8,036.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,267.98x = 14,177.85 × 8,036.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,267.98x = 113,936,321.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 113,936,321.73/10,267.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,096.27

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