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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,268.12, 14,166.52 and 8,376.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,268.12, 14,166.52 and 8,376.41 is: 11,556.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,268.12 : 14,166.52 = 8,376.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,268.12/14,166.52 = 8,376.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,268.12x = 14,166.52 × 8,376.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,268.12x = 118,664,594.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,664,594.27/10,268.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,556.60

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