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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,315.26, 14,225.67 and 8,725.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,315.26, 14,225.67 and 8,725.23 is: 12,032.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,315.26 : 14,225.67 = 8,725.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,315.26/14,225.67 = 8,725.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,315.26x = 14,225.67 × 8,725.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,315.26x = 124,122,242.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 124,122,242.65/10,315.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,032.88

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