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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,304.52, 14,225.75 and 8,061.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,304.52, 14,225.75 and 8,061.63 is: 11,129.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,304.52 : 14,225.75 = 8,061.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,304.52/14,225.75 = 8,061.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,304.52x = 14,225.75 × 8,061.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,304.52x = 114,682,732.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,682,732.97/10,304.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,129.36

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