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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,295.78, 14,238.08 and 10,108.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,295.78, 14,238.08 and 10,108.86 is: 13,979.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,295.78 : 14,238.08 = 10,108.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,295.78/14,238.08 = 10,108.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,295.78x = 14,238.08 × 10,108.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,295.78x = 143,930,706.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 143,930,706.84/10,295.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 13,979.59

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