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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,275.13, 14,166.77 and 8,384.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,275.13, 14,166.77 and 8,384.79 is: 11,560.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,275.13 : 14,166.77 = 8,384.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,275.13/14,166.77 = 8,384.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,275.13x = 14,166.77 × 8,384.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,275.13x = 118,785,391.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 118,785,391.43/10,275.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,560.48

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