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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,299.05, 14,198.94 and 8,181.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,299.05, 14,198.94 and 8,181.61 is: 11,279.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,299.05 : 14,198.94 = 8,181.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,299.05/14,198.94 = 8,181.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,299.05x = 14,198.94 × 8,181.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,299.05x = 116,170,127.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,170,127.37/10,299.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,279.70

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