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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 10,340.88, 14,265.97 and 8,093.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 10,340.88, 14,265.97 and 8,093.73 is: 11,165.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    10,340.88 : 14,265.97 = 8,093.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    10,340.88/14,265.97 = 8,093.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    10,340.88x = 14,265.97 × 8,093.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    10,340.88x = 115,464,909.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 115,464,909.37/10,340.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 11,165.87

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