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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,284.33, 14,181.77 and 8,797.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,284.33, 14,181.77 and 8,797.17 is: 12,131.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,284.33 : 14,181.77 = 8,797.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,284.33/14,181.77 = 8,797.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,284.33x = 14,181.77 × 8,797.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,284.33x = 124,759,397.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,759,397.61/10,284.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,131.02

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