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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,324.17, 14,233.59 and 8,206.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,324.17, 14,233.59 and 8,206.74 is: 11,314.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,324.17 : 14,233.59 = 8,206.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,324.17/14,233.59 = 8,206.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,324.17x = 14,233.59 × 8,206.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,324.17x = 116,811,372.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 116,811,372.40/10,324.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,314.36

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