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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,315.43, 14,180.56 and 8,874.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,315.43, 14,180.56 and 8,874.53 is: 12,199.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,315.43 : 14,180.56 = 8,874.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,315.43/14,180.56 = 8,874.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,315.43x = 14,180.56 × 8,874.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,315.43x = 125,845,812.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 125,845,812.86/10,315.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,199.76

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