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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,295.98, 14,197.76 and 8,808.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,295.98, 14,197.76 and 8,808.82 is: 12,147.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,295.98 : 14,197.76 = 8,808.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,295.98/14,197.76 = 8,808.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,295.98x = 14,197.76 × 8,808.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,295.98x = 125,065,512.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,065,512.24/10,295.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,147.02

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