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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,335.28, 14,257.02 and 8,924.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,335.28, 14,257.02 and 8,924.80 is: 12,311.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,335.28 : 14,257.02 = 8,924.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,335.28/14,257.02 = 8,924.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,335.28x = 14,257.02 × 8,924.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,335.28x = 127,241,052.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 127,241,052.10/10,335.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 12,311.33

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