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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,296.81, 14,219.68 and 8,795.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,296.81, 14,219.68 and 8,795.98 is: 12,147.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,296.81 : 14,219.68 = 8,795.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,296.81/14,219.68 = 8,795.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,296.81x = 14,219.68 × 8,795.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,296.81x = 125,075,963.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,075,963.35/10,296.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,147.06

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