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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,294.40, 14,197.44 and 8,052.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,294.40, 14,197.44 and 8,052.80 is: 11,105.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,294.40 : 14,197.44 = 8,052.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,294.40/14,197.44 = 8,052.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,294.40x = 14,197.44 × 8,052.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,294.40x = 114,329,144.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,329,144.83/10,294.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,105.96

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