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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,306.85, 14,212.77 and 8,819.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,306.85, 14,212.77 and 8,819.69 is: 12,162.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,306.85 : 14,212.77 = 8,819.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,306.85/14,212.77 = 8,819.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,306.85x = 14,212.77 × 8,819.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,306.85x = 125,352,225.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,352,225.44/10,306.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,162.03

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