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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,323.33, 14,239.77 and 8,594.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,323.33, 14,239.77 and 8,594.21 is: 11,854.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,323.33 : 14,239.77 = 8,594.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,323.33/14,239.77 = 8,594.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,323.33x = 14,239.77 × 8,594.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,323.33x = 122,379,573.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 122,379,573.73/10,323.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,854.66

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