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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,333.52, 14,240.76 and 8,091.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,333.52, 14,240.76 and 8,091.68 is: 11,151.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,333.52 : 14,240.76 = 8,091.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,333.52/14,240.76 = 8,091.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,333.52x = 14,240.76 × 8,091.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,333.52x = 115,231,672.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,231,672.88/10,333.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,151.25

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