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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,317.78, 14,206.65 and 8,058.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,317.78, 14,206.65 and 8,058.25 is: 11,095.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,317.78 : 14,206.65 = 8,058.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,317.78/14,206.65 = 8,058.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,317.78x = 14,206.65 × 8,058.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,317.78x = 114,480,737.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 114,480,737.36/10,317.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,095.48

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