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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,270.18, 14,148.84 and 8,496.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,270.18, 14,148.84 and 8,496.28 is: 11,705.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,270.18 : 14,148.84 = 8,496.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,270.18/14,148.84 = 8,496.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,270.18x = 14,148.84 × 8,496.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,270.18x = 120,212,506.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,212,506.32/10,270.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,705.00

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