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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,298.96, 14,201.90 and 8,811.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,298.96, 14,201.90 and 8,811.80 is: 12,151.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,298.96 : 14,201.90 = 8,811.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,298.96/14,201.90 = 8,811.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,298.96x = 14,201.90 × 8,811.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,298.96x = 125,144,302.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,144,302.42/10,298.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,151.16

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