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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,336.08, 14,250.16 and 8,424.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,336.08, 14,250.16 and 8,424.48 is: 11,614.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,336.08 : 14,250.16 = 8,424.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,336.08/14,250.16 = 8,424.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,336.08x = 14,250.16 × 8,424.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,336.08x = 120,050,187.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 120,050,187.92/10,336.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,614.67

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